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

AHCPHT206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle and move mushroom boxes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT206 - Handle and move mushroom boxes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and move mushroom boxes as part of the post-harvest process on a mushroom farm.It 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.

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: Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms
  • Select, assemble and position materials, tools and equipment
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on materials, tools and equipment
  • Distribute empty boxes to pickers in a timely and efficient manner
  • Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
  • Undertake work in an environmentally aware and safe manner
       
Element: Collect and move filled boxes
  • Coordinate collection of filled boxes with delivery of empty boxes
  • Stack filled boxes on trolleys to the recommended height
  • Move stacked trolleys safely from picking rooms and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area
  • Stack filled boxes are stacked in cool room
  • Record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures
  • Report variations of temperature or any other anomalies and take remedial action as directed
       
Element: Finalise tasks
  • Check, clean and return trolleys and other equipment to store area or position for work for next shift
  • Report faulty items for repair or replacement
  • Complete daily work records legibly and accurately
  • Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
       


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. Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms

1.1 Select, assemble and position materials, tools and equipment

1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on materials, tools and equipment

1.3 Distribute empty boxes to pickers in a timely and efficient manner

1.4 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements

1.5 Undertake work in an environmentally aware and safe manner

2. Collect and move filled boxes

2.1 Coordinate collection of filled boxes with delivery of empty boxes

2.2 Stack filled boxes on trolleys to the recommended height

2.3 Move stacked trolleys safely from picking rooms and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area

2.4 Stack filled boxes are stacked in cool room

2.5 Record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures

2.6 Report variations of temperature or any other anomalies and take remedial action as directed

3. Finalise tasks

3.1 Check, clean and return trolleys and other equipment to store area or position for work for next shift

3.2 Report faulty items for repair or replacement

3.3 Complete daily work records legibly and accurately

3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

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:

carry out an inventory of mushroom boxes

collect filled boxes to ensure continued smooth flow of picking and packing work

estimate quantities of boxes

estimate rate of packing for collection

record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures

supply appropriate quantities of empty boxes to mushroom pickers in a number of picking rooms

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for handling and moving mushroom boxes

collection and packing procedures

quality requirements

safe manual handling techniques

storage requirements for mushrooms


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. Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms

1.1 Select, assemble and position materials, tools and equipment

1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on materials, tools and equipment

1.3 Distribute empty boxes to pickers in a timely and efficient manner

1.4 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements

1.5 Undertake work in an environmentally aware and safe manner

2. Collect and move filled boxes

2.1 Coordinate collection of filled boxes with delivery of empty boxes

2.2 Stack filled boxes on trolleys to the recommended height

2.3 Move stacked trolleys safely from picking rooms and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area

2.4 Stack filled boxes are stacked in cool room

2.5 Record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures

2.6 Report variations of temperature or any other anomalies and take remedial action as directed

3. Finalise tasks

3.1 Check, clean and return trolleys and other equipment to store area or position for work for next shift

3.2 Report faulty items for repair or replacement

3.3 Complete daily work records legibly and accurately

3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

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, assemble and position materials, tools and equipment 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on materials, tools and equipment 
Distribute empty boxes to pickers in a timely and efficient manner 
Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements 
Undertake work in an environmentally aware and safe manner 
Coordinate collection of filled boxes with delivery of empty boxes 
Stack filled boxes on trolleys to the recommended height 
Move stacked trolleys safely from picking rooms and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area 
Stack filled boxes are stacked in cool room 
Record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures 
Report variations of temperature or any other anomalies and take remedial action as directed 
Check, clean and return trolleys and other equipment to store area or position for work for next shift 
Report faulty items for repair or replacement 
Complete daily work records legibly and accurately 
Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT206 - Handle and move mushroom boxes
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPHT206 - Handle and move mushroom boxes

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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