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

AHCPER208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Harvest permaculture crops

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER208 - Harvest permaculture crops
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to harvest permaculture crops. It requires knowledge of common crops used in permaculture systems, recognition of the maturity parameters of crops, grading characteristics, maintaining quality of produce, and the effect of adverse weather conditions.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: Assess plants for harvest
  • Identify crops to be harvested according to the harvesting plan
  • Determine crop maturity
  • Confirm conditions are right for harvesting
       
Element: Prepare equipment for harvesting
  • Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the task being undertaken
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Harvest the crop
  • Harvest the crop carefully and safely
  • Sort and grade the crop as needed
  • Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery
       
Element: Complete crop harvesting work
  • Employ safe manual handling techniques when handling containers
  • Move and stack containers in such a way as to minimise damage to the crop
  • Maintain temperature of the crop at the levels set by the harvesting plan
  • Transport crop from the field to the processing or storage area
  • Maintain containers in good working order
       


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. Assess plants for harvest

1.1 Identify crops to be harvested according to the harvesting plan

1.2 Determine crop maturity

1.3 Confirm conditions are right for harvesting

2. Prepare equipment for harvesting

2.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the task being undertaken

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3. Harvest the crop

3.1 Harvest the crop carefully and safely

3.2 Sort and grade the crop as needed

3.3 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery

4. Complete crop harvesting work

4.1 Employ safe manual handling techniques when handling containers

4.2 Move and stack containers in such a way as to minimise damage to the crop

4.3 Maintain temperature of the crop at the levels set by the harvesting plan

4.4 Transport crop from the field to the processing or storage area

4.5 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:

assess plants for harvest

prepare for harvest

carry out harvest operations

maintain harvesting equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

permaculture principles related to harvesting

principles of sustainable horticultural practices

crops common in permaculture systems

harvesting techniques, such as:

selective picking or hand picking ripe from unripe

tree shaking

picking leaves rather than whole plants

cutting plants and allowing to regrow (eg leeks, spring onions)

thinning or removing weak or diseased plants from among healthy ones

end of season crop extension harvesting (such as hanging tomato plants to ripen indoors)

equipment and machinery used in harvesting

sorting and grading, such as:

removing out-of-type plants

removing physically damaged, unhealthy, rotten or immature fruit and vegetables

grading of the crop according to variety, size, length, colour, maturity, blemishes, bud count and quality, being subject to seasonal and market forces

storage, transportation and grading of crops

methods of waste disposal causing minimal impact on the environment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess plants for harvest

1.1 Identify crops to be harvested according to the harvesting plan

1.2 Determine crop maturity

1.3 Confirm conditions are right for harvesting

2. Prepare equipment for harvesting

2.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the task being undertaken

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3. Harvest the crop

3.1 Harvest the crop carefully and safely

3.2 Sort and grade the crop as needed

3.3 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery

4. Complete crop harvesting work

4.1 Employ safe manual handling techniques when handling containers

4.2 Move and stack containers in such a way as to minimise damage to the crop

4.3 Maintain temperature of the crop at the levels set by the harvesting plan

4.4 Transport crop from the field to the processing or storage area

4.5 Maintain containers in good working order

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
Identify crops to be harvested according to the harvesting plan 
Determine crop maturity 
Confirm conditions are right for harvesting 
Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the task being undertaken 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Harvest the crop carefully and safely 
Sort and grade the crop as needed 
Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery 
Employ safe manual handling techniques when handling containers 
Move and stack containers in such a way as to minimise damage to the crop 
Maintain temperature of the crop at the levels set by the harvesting plan 
Transport crop from the field to the processing or storage area 
Maintain containers in good working order 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPER208 - Harvest permaculture crops
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPER208 - Harvest permaculture crops

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