NZQA registered unit standard
20565 version 3
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Title
Pack and dispatch pre-graded nursery products
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify a
range of packaging methods and prepare appropriate supplies;
pack the product; close and stack packed containers; complete
documentation and dispatch; and maintain an inventory of
packaging supplies.
Classification
Horticulture > Nursery Production
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Workplace procedures refer to oral or written instructions to staff on procedures for
the worksite and equipment.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991, the Plant
Variety Rights Act 1987; and their subsequent amendments.
3
Work may involve exposure to chemical, dangerous, or hazardous substances.
Safety procedures are observed in accordance with NZS 8409:2004 Management of
Agrichemicals, available from Standards New Zealand http://standards.co.nz, or the
NZ Agrichemical Education Trust http://growsafe.co.nz/.
4
Learners should recognise the rights of plant breeders and licensed growers under
the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987, trademarks, copyright, patents or any other
protection method, and understand the responsibilities of propagators to observe
those rights.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify a range of packaging methods and prepare appropriate supplies.
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Evidence requirements
1.1
Packaging methods and supplies commonly used in nurseries are identified and
their different uses are explained.
Range
1.2
Packaging is selected and prepared for use in terms of suitability for plants,
destination, transport method and in accordance with supplier’s instructions.
Range
1.3
may include pallets, crates, loose packed in transport, cartons,
multiwall or plastic bags, sleeves, promotional pre-packs.
at least two suitable packs or packaging methods are assembled
and prepared for use.
Function of pack or packaging method is stated in terms of protection of
produce, and convenience of handling in terms of the two methods selected.
Outcome 2
Pack the product.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Produce is quality control checked in accordance with workplace procedures.
Range
quality control checks include but are not limited to – free from
pest and disease, within grade requirements, healthy plants,
produce numbers checked, paperwork updated.
2.2
Individual labels and promotional materials are completed and attached to the
produce, in accordance with workplace procedures.
2.3
Produce is packed in accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 3
Close and stack packed containers.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The container is closed and secured or sealed as appropriate, and in
accordance with workplace procedures.
3.2
Any labels required are completed and attached to the container in accordance
with Plant Variety Rights.
3.3
Any stacking or storage of packed containers prior to dispatch meets
manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures.
3.4
Strapping or shrink-wrapping is applied to pallets or other packaging methods
as required, and in accordance with workplace procedures.
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Outcome 4
Complete documentation and dispatch.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The documentation for each consignment is completed, attached, filed, or
dispatched as required, in accordance with transport specifications and
workplace procedures.
4.2
The function of each copy of the completed documentation is explained.
4.3
Dispatch arrangements are made in accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 5
Maintain an inventory of packaging supplies.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Stocktaking of supplies on hand determines the number available for use.
5.2
Crop estimates are compared to capacity of appropriate packaging on hand,
and any likely shortfall in supplies is reported.
5.3
Pallets or crates are ordered as required, in accordance with workplace
procedures.
5.4
Packaging supplies received are checked in terms of meeting quantity and
quality requirements.
5.5
Packaging supplies are identified and stored so that all types are easily
accessible.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 12403.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 February 2004
31 December 2014
Revision
2
24 February 2006
31 December 2014
Review
3
19 April 2012
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
20565 version 3
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0032
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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