Assessor Resource

AHCSDP304
Harvest seed crops

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest seed crops. It applies to workers on properties where commercial seed production is undertaken. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.

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.

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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. Prepare to harvest seed crops

1.1 Confirm harvest requirements

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls for the harvesting operation

1.3 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.4 Identify the environmental impacts of harvesting the crop and take action

1.5 Sample crop for moisture content to assess timing of harvest

1.6 Identify from the harvest strategy or the crop storage plan the hygiene standards for the crop and the paddock

2. Prepare the harvesting equipment

2.1 Clean harvesting machinery and other equipmentof pests and other contaminants to maintain crop and paddock hygiene standards

2.2 Assess machinery and equipment for reliability

2.3 Service, adjust and replace parts of machinery and equipment for harvesting conditions

2.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

2.5 Document all maintenance and servicing according to the requirements of the organisation

3. Harvest crops

3.1 Follow and complete the harvest strategy for each paddock

3.2 Operate harvesting machinery at speeds to suit crop conditions

3.3 Maintain the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop

3.4 Check and adjust the harvester height and other settings

3.5 Take fire prevention measures as described in the harvest strategy

4. Complete harvesting operations

4.1 Clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulations

4.3 Apply insecticides as required by the harvest strategy

4.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

4.5 Move harvesting equipment in compliance with legislation that includes hygiene requirements

4.6 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

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:

complete pre and post operational checks on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment

handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment

monitor efficiency of harvesting equipment and make adjustments to height and other settings

perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment

sample crops to assess moisture content and maturity/ripeness of the crop

transport, clean and store harvesting equipment

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of seed crop harvesting

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturer’s instructions and organisation procedures/instructions

certified seed procedures

environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context

fire prevention strategies

general machine maintenance procedures

hygiene procedures for harvesting machinery and equipment

machinery operating principles and operating methods

organisation moisture and hygiene requirements for the crop and equipment that comes into contact with the crop such as bins, augers, trucks and harvesters

organisation recording and reporting procedures

pests and signs of pest infestation in the crop

potential hazards and safe operating procedures for basic tools and equipment

pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for tools and equipment

requirements for harvesting machinery and equipment transport

safe operating procedures and standards for harvesting and ancillary equipment

seed quality and the impact of harvesting practices (such as on lucerne seed)

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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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. Prepare to harvest seed crops

1.1 Confirm harvest requirements

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls for the harvesting operation

1.3 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.4 Identify the environmental impacts of harvesting the crop and take action

1.5 Sample crop for moisture content to assess timing of harvest

1.6 Identify from the harvest strategy or the crop storage plan the hygiene standards for the crop and the paddock

2. Prepare the harvesting equipment

2.1 Clean harvesting machinery and other equipmentof pests and other contaminants to maintain crop and paddock hygiene standards

2.2 Assess machinery and equipment for reliability

2.3 Service, adjust and replace parts of machinery and equipment for harvesting conditions

2.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

2.5 Document all maintenance and servicing according to the requirements of the organisation

3. Harvest crops

3.1 Follow and complete the harvest strategy for each paddock

3.2 Operate harvesting machinery at speeds to suit crop conditions

3.3 Maintain the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop

3.4 Check and adjust the harvester height and other settings

3.5 Take fire prevention measures as described in the harvest strategy

4. Complete harvesting operations

4.1 Clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations

4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulations

4.3 Apply insecticides as required by the harvest strategy

4.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

4.5 Move harvesting equipment in compliance with legislation that includes hygiene requirements

4.6 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

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:

complete pre and post operational checks on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment

handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment

monitor efficiency of harvesting equipment and make adjustments to height and other settings

perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment

sample crops to assess moisture content and maturity/ripeness of the crop

transport, clean and store harvesting equipment

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of seed crop harvesting

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturer’s instructions and organisation procedures/instructions

certified seed procedures

environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context

fire prevention strategies

general machine maintenance procedures

hygiene procedures for harvesting machinery and equipment

machinery operating principles and operating methods

organisation moisture and hygiene requirements for the crop and equipment that comes into contact with the crop such as bins, augers, trucks and harvesters

organisation recording and reporting procedures

pests and signs of pest infestation in the crop

potential hazards and safe operating procedures for basic tools and equipment

pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for tools and equipment

requirements for harvesting machinery and equipment transport

safe operating procedures and standards for harvesting and ancillary equipment

seed quality and the impact of harvesting practices (such as on lucerne seed)

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm harvest requirements 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls for the harvesting operation 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify the environmental impacts of harvesting the crop and take action 
Sample crop for moisture content to assess timing of harvest 
Identify from the harvest strategy or the crop storage plan the hygiene standards for the crop and the paddock 
Clean harvesting machinery and other equipmentof pests and other contaminants to maintain crop and paddock hygiene standards 
Assess machinery and equipment for reliability 
Service, adjust and replace parts of machinery and equipment for harvesting conditions 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work 
Document all maintenance and servicing according to the requirements of the organisation 
Follow and complete the harvest strategy for each paddock 
Operate harvesting machinery at speeds to suit crop conditions 
Maintain the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop 
Check and adjust the harvester height and other settings 
Take fire prevention measures as described in the harvest strategy 
Clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations 
Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulations 
Apply insecticides as required by the harvest strategy 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work 
Move harvesting equipment in compliance with legislation that includes hygiene requirements 
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly 

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