List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare equipment for harvesting | 1.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks tools, equipment and machinery 1.2 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns 1.3 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Harvest the crop | 2.1 Ensure harvesting procedures minimise crop and plant damage 2.2 Carry out basic sorting and grading 2.3 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery 2.4 Report harvesting problems |
3. Transport the crop | 3.1 Use safe manual handling when handling containers 3.2 Move and stack containers to minimise damage to the crop 3.3 Maintain temperature of the harvested crop 3.4 Transport the crop from the field to the processing or storage area 3.5 Maintain containers in good working order |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
estimate the readiness of produce for picking
harvest the crop using the correct technique
select and grade produce at picking where required
stack produce in containers without causing damage or losses
transport produce from the field according to enterprise requirements
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices for harvesting horticultural crops
enterprise quality procedures
grading characteristics of each crop
recognition of crop maturity of a range of crops
the effect of adverse climatic conditions such as rain, hail, extreme wind with dust, or very high ultraviolet radiation, which may downgrade the quality of affected crop, prevent or impede harvest operations or severely influence the time taken to complete the harvest program
the importance of maintaining quality of produce, including cooling requirements and quick transport from field to processing areas
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.