Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to program grading equipment to identify key characteristics of fresh produce, and sort accordingly.
This unit applies to individuals who operate mechanical and computer-based technology to sort fresh fruit and vegetables according to key characteristics, including size, weight, density, quality or colour.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm produce grading specifications | 1.1 Identify features of the grading equipment and process 1.2 Examine characteristics of produce and confirm purpose for grading 1.3 Confirm customer and packaging requirements 1.4 Determine specifications for grading based on customer requirements |
2. Program grading equipment | 2.1 Enter grading specifications into equipment 2.2 Use computer program or equipment components to enable a variety of grading outcomes to be achieved 2.3 Test or monitor program or equipment operation against specifications 2.4 Investigate problems or inconsistencies in grading outcomes to determine cause 2.5 Implement corrective action where applicable or report to appropriate personnel 2.5 Complete documentation and records of grading specifications for customer |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Read and interpret standard operating procedures and instructions for the safe operation of grading equipment |
Writing | Record maintenance requirements on paper-based and electronic media Record equipment failure on paper-based and electronic media |
Oral communication | Actively listen to clarify types of fresh produce to be graded and sorted |
Numeracy | Estimate sizes and shapes of fresh produce to be graded and sorted |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities, and seek clarification or other assistance when required Maintain hygiene standards and hazard-free work area Identify and describe own skills, knowledge and experience within context of job role |
Interact with others | Use appropriate vocabulary, including technical language directly relevant to role Report performance of grading equipment to relevant personnel using required communication method |
Get the work done | Monitor and maintain quality specifications when grading fresh produce Identify routine problems and implement standard solutions according to workplace guidelines |
Sectors
Fruit and Vegetables (FAV)