This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to recognise crop maturity and harvest crops commonly used in permaculture systems, requiring an understanding of grading characteristics, maintaining quality and the effect of adverse weather conditions on harvesting operations.

The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.