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

AHCPHT303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement a post-harvest program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT303 - Implement a post-harvest program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a post-harvest program for horticultural crops.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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: Prepare for implementation of post-harvest operations
  • Identify post-harvest operations to be performed
  • Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
       
Element: Coordinate post-harvest work
  • Identify enterprise work team and coordinate tasks
  • Undertake post-harvest operations
  • Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area
       
Element: Implement post-harvest treatments
  • Grade and label harvested produce
  • Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet specifications and enterprise standards
  • Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements
  • Ensure timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce
  • Ensure post-harvest practices are economical, methodical, meet established work schedules and minimise damage to produce
  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery
       
Element: Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines
  • Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks
  • Monitor collection of waste and disposal
  • Report conditions likely to impact on business viability
       
Element: Implement packing and presentation requirements of produce
  • Review specified packing and presentation requirements and determine operational tasks
  • Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes
  • Record packing and presentation processes
       
Element: Implement storage requirements of produce
  • Review specified storage requirements and determine operational tasks
  • Monitor storage processes and facilities
  • Record storage processes and conditions
       


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 implementation of post-harvest operations

1.1 Identify post-harvest operations to be performed

1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

2. Coordinate post-harvest work

2.1 Identify enterprise work team and coordinate tasks

2.2 Undertake post-harvest operations

2.3 Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area

3. Implement post-harvest treatments

3.1 Grade and label harvested produce

3.2 Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet specifications and enterprise standards

3.3 Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements

3.4 Ensure timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce

3.5 Ensure post-harvest practices are economical, methodical, meet established work schedules and minimise damage to produce

3.6 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery

4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines

4.1 Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks

4.2 Monitor collection of waste and disposal

4.3 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability

5. Implement packing and presentation requirements of produce

5.1 Review specified packing and presentation requirements and determine operational tasks

5.2 Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes

5.3 Record packing and presentation processes

6. Implement storage requirements of produce

6.1 Review specified storage requirements and determine operational tasks

6.2 Monitor storage processes and facilities

6.3 Record storage processes and conditions

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:

identify post-harvest operations to be performed

coordinate post harvest operations

dispose of hazardous waste materials in line with guidelines and enterprise requirements

implement post-harvest treatments and packing, presentation and storage requirements according to market specifications

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices postharvest treatments and processes

attributes of produce in relation to the desired quality of produce to be presented to the client

characteristics and procedures for the use of cool rooms

cool chain principles and practices

correct storage temperatures for a range of produce

enterprise confined spaces policy and safety procedures

environmental effects of post-harvest treatments and hazardous waste disposal methodologies, application and purpose

humidity levels and their effect on the quality of produce

hygiene issues in the handling and storage of plant produce

industry standards for packaging

integrated pest management principles and enterprise policy

relationship between the quality attributes of produce and packing techniques and packaging

storage methods for a range of produce

the importance of maintaining the quality of produce including handling and cooling requirements

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 implementation of post-harvest operations

1.1 Identify post-harvest operations to be performed

1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

2. Coordinate post-harvest work

2.1 Identify enterprise work team and coordinate tasks

2.2 Undertake post-harvest operations

2.3 Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area

3. Implement post-harvest treatments

3.1 Grade and label harvested produce

3.2 Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet specifications and enterprise standards

3.3 Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements

3.4 Ensure timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce

3.5 Ensure post-harvest practices are economical, methodical, meet established work schedules and minimise damage to produce

3.6 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery

4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines

4.1 Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks

4.2 Monitor collection of waste and disposal

4.3 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability

5. Implement packing and presentation requirements of produce

5.1 Review specified packing and presentation requirements and determine operational tasks

5.2 Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes

5.3 Record packing and presentation processes

6. Implement storage requirements of produce

6.1 Review specified storage requirements and determine operational tasks

6.2 Monitor storage processes and facilities

6.3 Record storage processes and conditions

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 post-harvest operations to be performed 
Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify enterprise work team and coordinate tasks 
Undertake post-harvest operations 
Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area 
Grade and label harvested produce 
Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet specifications and enterprise standards 
Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements 
Ensure timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce 
Ensure post-harvest practices are economical, methodical, meet established work schedules and minimise damage to produce 
Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery 
Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks 
Monitor collection of waste and disposal 
Report conditions likely to impact on business viability 
Review specified packing and presentation requirements and determine operational tasks 
Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes 
Record packing and presentation processes 
Review specified storage requirements and determine operational tasks 
Monitor storage processes and facilities 
Record storage processes and conditions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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