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Title / Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the harvesting of crops in accordance with local tikanga
Level / 3 / Credits / 10
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for the harvesting of crops; carry out the harvesting of crops; and evaluate the harvesting of crops in accordance with local tikanga.
Classification / Whenua > Te Whakamahi Whenua
Available grade / Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills and knowledge / Unit 25469, Describe crop propagation in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25470, Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the propagation of crops in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25471, Describe the cultivation of crops in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25473, Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the cultivation of crops in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25474, Describe the harvesting of crops in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25476, Describe crop storage practices in accordance with local tikanga; Unit 25477, Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the storage of crops in accordance with local tikanga; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1 Where local rohe are also occupied by a number of other iwi or hapū, the tangata whenua or mana whenua view will take precedence. Other iwi or hapū views should be encouraged in order to enrich and enhance understanding of key Māori concepts and practices.
2 Glossary
For the purpose of this unit standard,
Maramataka – refers to a system of planting throughout the lunar months.
Matariki – refers to an indicator/sign for seasonal plant performance.
Rīwai – refers to potato.
Kamokamo – refers to marrow.
Kānga – refers to maize, corn.
Hue – refers to gourds, the young hue was used for food and is similar in texture to the marrow.
Paukena– refers to pumpkin.
3 Local tikanga practices may include but are not limited to:
– the use of implements,
– the use of maramataka,
– the use of karakia,
– whanaungatanga,
– hākari.
4 Recommended legislation include:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (Available at; http://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1992/0096/latest/DLM278829.html)
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (Available at; http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1996/0030/latest/DLM381222.html)
and any Act amendments.
5 Range
may include but is not limited to – kānga, rīwai, hue, kamokamo, paukena;
evidence of two required.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan to harvest a crop in accordance with local tikanga.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Objectives for the harvesting of the crop are planned for in accordance with local tikanga.
Range includes but is not limited to – quantity, quality, grading, future prospects.
Evidence of 2 is required.
1.2 Optimum times for harvesting are planned for in accordance with local tikanga.
Range maramataka, observations of Matariki.
1.3 Methods for harvesting the crops are planned for in accordance with crop requirements and local tikanga.
1.4 Deviations to the plan are included in accordance with crop requirements and local tikanga.
Range may include but is not limited to – weather conditions, equipment shortage/breakdown, crop diseases;
evidence of two is required.
Outcome 2
Prepare to harvest a crop in accordance with local tikanga.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Tools are prepared in accordance with crop requirements and local tikanga.
2.2 Storage is prepared in accordance with the storage plan and local tikanga.
Outcome 3
Carry out the harvesting of the crop in accordance with local tikanga.
Evidence requirements
3.1 The crop is harvested in accordance with the crop requirements, the plan and local tikanga.
Outcome 4
Evaluate the harvesting of the crop.
Evidence requirements
4.1 The methods applied in the storage of the crop are evaluated in terms of the outcome of the crop and in accordance with local tikanga.
4.2 Any deviations from the plan are evaluated in terms of the effects on the outcome of the crop during storage and in accordance with local tikanga.
4.3 Areas for improvement in propagation are evaluated in terms of enhancing the future outcome of the crop and in accordance with local tikanga.
Planned review date / 31 December 2019Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / 21 May 2010 / N/A
Revision / 2 / 19 July 2012 / 31 December 2017
Review / 3 / 19 November 2015 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0226
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