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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and plan appropriate activities
  2. Use an appropriate mix of technical skills
  3. Contribute to postharvest treatment of produce where required
  4. Handle unexpected contingencies
  5. Reflect on procedures used to produce food or plants

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

adapt and modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts and environments

apply relevant industrial or legislative requirements

apply technical skills to support food production, including one or more of:

seeding

weeding

hoeing

feeding stock (fish or animals)

packing produce

handle produce safely and according to workplace requirements

follow enterprise requirements for market specification of products

follow relevant food safety, work health and safety and environmental protection procedures and requirements

grade, label and treat produce according to enterprise and customer specifications

identify and use equipment, tools and other technology required to complete workplace tasks

interpret and follow a designated work plan or set of instructions for a job

maintain required records of workplace activities

maintain work area housekeeping standards

monitor environment of storage facility

plan a daily routine to complete required workplace tasks

recognise and adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interaction with staff and others

recognise limitations, ask for help and seek clarification or information about work requirements and procedures

demonstrate appropriate initiative to deal with problems or refer them where appropriate to relevant person

use appropriate techniques to solve or report problems identified when completing work tasks

use basic interpersonal and communication skills, such as listening, questioning and receiving feedback

use required machinery and equipment appropriately

work cooperatively and collaboratively with others to complete tasks


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

handling requirements for produce

enterprise storage facilities and their maintenance

enterprise quality procedures

food safety regulations

humidity levels and their effect on quality of produce

hygiene issues in handling and storing horticultural, agricultural and seafood products intended for human consumption

industry standards for grading and labelling

post-harvest treatments for various horticultural, agricultural and seafood products

temperature settings within storage facilities

relevant storage methods

correct storage temperatures for a range of produce

safe work practices relevant to work activities

housekeeping standards and practices

procedures for one or more of:

seeding

weeding

hoeing

feeding stock (fish or animals)

packing produce

operating and cleaning procedures for required machinery, equipment and tools