Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPER205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and store permaculture products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER205 - Prepare and store permaculture products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine preparation and storage of products on a permaculture property. It covers the grading, labelling, treatment and storage of harvested products.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III qualification (or higher) in Permaculture and/or have completed a Permaculture Design Course (PDC).
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for working with permaculture products
  • Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • Conduct check on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Identify products to be prepared and stored
       
Element: Transport harvested products
  • Handle products and their containers safely
  • Transport products with care to preparation area
  • Ensure containers are maintained in good condition
       
Element: Grade, label and treat products
  • Grade and label harvested products
  • Identify products that do not meet the standards and dispose of them
  • Apply treatments to products within permaculture guidelines
  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in product treatment
       
Element: Pack products
  • Identify and confirm packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling requirements with supervisor
  • Select packaging materials and container for the product
  • Use filling techniques for specific containers and products
       
Element: Store products
  • Transport products and arrange in the storage facility
  • Check the condition of stored products
  • Remove damaged products and containers from the storage facility and repair or re-pack if possible
  • Clean the storage facility and packing containers
       


Evidence Required

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 for working with permaculture products

1.1 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.2 Conduct check on tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify products to be prepared and stored

2. Transport harvested products

2.1 Handle products and their containers safely

2.2 Transport products with care to preparation area

2.3 Ensure containers are maintained in good condition

3. Grade, label and treat products

3.1 Grade and label harvested products

3.2 Identify products that do not meet the standards and dispose of them

3.3 Apply treatments to products within permaculture guidelines

3.4 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in product treatment

4. Pack products

4.1 Identify and confirm packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling requirements with supervisor

4.2 Select packaging materials and container for the product

4.3 Use filling techniques for specific containers and products

5. Store products

5.1 Transport products and arrange in the storage facility

5.2 Check the condition of stored products

5.3 Remove damaged products and containers from the storage facility and repair or re-pack if possible

5.4 Clean the storage facility and packing containers

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:

handle products and their containers safely

maintain containers in good condition

maintain product storage areas and containers

grade and label products

pack and store products

check stored products for damage, repacking or other treatments

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles and practices in relation to product preparation and storage, such as:

the range of products produced by permaculture enterprises and their yields

parts of products stored

preserving the harvest

correct handling, preparation and treatment techniques for a range of products, such as:

observation and identification of harvest readiness

storage methods for different products

pests and diseases likely to affect storage

hygiene issues in the handling and storage of permaculture products

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for working with permaculture products

1.1 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.2 Conduct check on tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify products to be prepared and stored

2. Transport harvested products

2.1 Handle products and their containers safely

2.2 Transport products with care to preparation area

2.3 Ensure containers are maintained in good condition

3. Grade, label and treat products

3.1 Grade and label harvested products

3.2 Identify products that do not meet the standards and dispose of them

3.3 Apply treatments to products within permaculture guidelines

3.4 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in product treatment

4. Pack products

4.1 Identify and confirm packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling requirements with supervisor

4.2 Select packaging materials and container for the product

4.3 Use filling techniques for specific containers and products

5. Store products

5.1 Transport products and arrange in the storage facility

5.2 Check the condition of stored products

5.3 Remove damaged products and containers from the storage facility and repair or re-pack if possible

5.4 Clean the storage facility and packing containers

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery 
Conduct check on tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify products to be prepared and stored 
Handle products and their containers safely 
Transport products with care to preparation area 
Ensure containers are maintained in good condition 
Grade and label harvested products 
Identify products that do not meet the standards and dispose of them 
Apply treatments to products within permaculture guidelines 
Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in product treatment 
Identify and confirm packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling requirements with supervisor 
Select packaging materials and container for the product 
Use filling techniques for specific containers and products 
Transport products and arrange in the storage facility 
Check the condition of stored products 
Remove damaged products and containers from the storage facility and repair or re-pack if possible 
Clean the storage facility and packing containers 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPER205 - Prepare and store permaculture products
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPER205 - Prepare and store permaculture products

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