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

SFIAQU209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU209 - Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out various treatments and storage of cultured or held stock ready for transport off-farm. The unit applies to individuals who perform a range of routine post-harvest tasks, including grading, packing and storage of stock, in an aquaculture setting under the direction of a supervisor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences may be required if operating vehicles or vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
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 on-farm post-harvest handling
  • Receive and confirm supervisor instructions for product specifications
  • Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • Operate equipment according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Grade and label stock
  • Perform workplace personal hygiene and equipment sanitation procedures for handling stock
  • Handle stock to minimise damage or stress to stock according to workplace and food safety procedures
  • Identify and remove stock that does not meet workplace quality specifications
  • Grade and label stock according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions
       
Element: Pack produce
  • Organise packaging materials and containers according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions
  • Pack containers with product according to instructions and food safety procedures
  • Apply wraps and lids and label correctly according to industry and customer requirements
       
Element: Store produce ready for transport
  • Place containers on pallets and ensure stability and maximum air flow
  • Arrange pallets in storage facility according to supervisor instructions
  • Read monitoring gauges in storage facility and check condition of stored product on a regular basis, and report abnormal conditions to supervisor
  • Remove damaged product and broken containers from the storage facility using safe work practices
  • Control pests and clean containers according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Finalise and review post-harvest activities
  • Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to health and safety and environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
       

Submission Requirements

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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.
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
Receive and confirm supervisor instructions for product specifications 
Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability 
Operate equipment according to workplace procedures 
Perform workplace personal hygiene and equipment sanitation procedures for handling stock 
Handle stock to minimise damage or stress to stock according to workplace and food safety procedures 
Identify and remove stock that does not meet workplace quality specifications 
Grade and label stock according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions 
Organise packaging materials and containers according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions 
Pack containers with product according to instructions and food safety procedures 
Apply wraps and lids and label correctly according to industry and customer requirements 
Place containers on pallets and ensure stability and maximum air flow 
Arrange pallets in storage facility according to supervisor instructions 
Read monitoring gauges in storage facility and check condition of stored product on a regular basis, and report abnormal conditions to supervisor 
Remove damaged product and broken containers from the storage facility using safe work practices 
Control pests and clean containers according to workplace procedures 
Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to health and safety and environmental requirements and workplace procedures 
Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU209 - Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
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SFIAQU209 - Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations

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