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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Evidence of 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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Production horticulture (PHT)