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. 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
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.