Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

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41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Carry out post-harvest operations

KHU-AGR-0655

Australian Equivalent

AHCPHT218

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out post-harvest operations, including preparing for post-harvest operations, transporting, packing and storing harvested produce. The unit applies to individuals who carry out post-harvest operations under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for post-harvest operations

0655.E1.O1Identify post-harvest treatments, operations to be performed and client specifications with supervisor

0655.E1.O2Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to post-harvest operations requirements

0655.E1.O3Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

0655.E1.O4Identify the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and food safety requirements applicable to crop under cultivation

0655.E1.O5Identify site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements

E2Transport harvested produce

0655.E2.O1Transport produce to post-harvest processing or storage area

0655.E2.O2Maintain required temperature of harvested produce

0655.E2.O3Maintain containers, materials and equipment in good working order according to workplace requirements

E3Grade, label, treat, weigh and pack produce

0655.E3.O1Grade and label produce according to client specifications

0655.E3.O2Apply post-harvest treatments according to produce requirements

0655.E3.O3Identify quality parameters of produce and specifications for packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling

0655.E3.O4Select packaging materials and containers for specific produce

0655.E3.O5Weigh filled containers, record weight and repack to correct weight

0655.E3.O6Use required filling techniques for specific containers and produce

0655.E3.O7Apply wraps and lids, and label containers according to client specifications

E4Store produce in a facility

0655.E4.O1Place containers onto pallets or racks to ensure stability and optimum airflow

0655.E4.O2Transport and arrange pallets or racks in storage facility

0655.E4.O3Read storage facility monitoring gauges, and report abnormal readings to supervisor

0655.E4.O4Check condition of stored produce, and remove damaged produce and containers from storage facility

0655.E4.O5Clean storage facility and packing containers

0655.E4.O6Record and report post-harvest operations according to workplace requirements