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

AHCPHT404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT404 - Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor of a horticultural crop harvesting program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Plan for harvesting
  • Assess and record crop maturity and quality
  • Estimate best time to harvest crop
  • Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests
  • Determine harvesting resource requirements and estimate when to harvest
       
Element: Coordinate the harvest strategy
  • Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability
  • Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
  • Identify and control hazards
       
Element: Complete harvest operation
  • Locate storage resources
  • Determine strategies for drying crops if necessary
  • Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to enterprise requirements
  • Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against harvest strategy
  • Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision
  • Document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest for continual analysis and effective planning management
       


Evidence Required

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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. Plan for harvesting

1.1 Assess and record crop maturity and quality

1.2 Estimate best time to harvest crop

1.3 Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests

1.4 Determine harvesting resource requirements and estimate when to harvest

2. Coordinate the harvest strategy

2.1 Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability

2.2 Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness

2.3 Identify and control hazards

3. Complete harvest operation

3.1 Locate storage resources

3.2 Determine strategies for drying crops if necessary

3.3 Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to enterprise requirements

3.4 Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against harvest strategy

3.5 Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision

3.6 Document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest for continual analysis and effective planning management

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:

coordinate equipment

document a crop harvesting report

establish strategies for pre-harvest and harvest

estimate crop quality and yield

evaluate harvest operations and outcomes

implement treatments for control and eradication of pests

implementing safe workplace and positive environmental practices

organise resources for the harvest

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for crop harvesting

crop measurement techniques and parameters

customer requirements

environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to harvesting operations

functions and limitations of harvesting equipment

location and relative skills and abilities of available staff, contractors or casual staff

market information and sources

relevant legislation and regulations relating to workplace health and safety, contractor engagement, chemical use and application, and vehicle and plant use

required productivity rates

weather or other conditions that may affect harvest

where relevant to enterprise's production: food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements, and requirements for export markets

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. Plan for harvesting

1.1 Assess and record crop maturity and quality

1.2 Estimate best time to harvest crop

1.3 Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests

1.4 Determine harvesting resource requirements and estimate when to harvest

2. Coordinate the harvest strategy

2.1 Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability

2.2 Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness

2.3 Identify and control hazards

3. Complete harvest operation

3.1 Locate storage resources

3.2 Determine strategies for drying crops if necessary

3.3 Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to enterprise requirements

3.4 Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against harvest strategy

3.5 Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision

3.6 Document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest for continual analysis and effective planning management

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
Assess and record crop maturity and quality 
Estimate best time to harvest crop 
Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests 
Determine harvesting resource requirements and estimate when to harvest 
Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability 
Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness 
Identify and control hazards 
Locate storage resources 
Determine strategies for drying crops if necessary 
Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to enterprise requirements 
Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against harvest strategy 
Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision 
Document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest for continual analysis and effective planning management 

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