Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Brief Job Description: The person is responsible for receiving, washing,
cleaning, wiping, trimming, sorting, grading, waxing, ripening and de-greening,
packaging, storing the horticulture produce in cold storage and keeping records.
He should check quality and safety of horticulture produce storage in the pack
house.
Personal Attributes: The person should not be colour blind and the job requires
the individual to have: ability to lift weight, ability to walk or stand for long
hours, attention to details and physical fitness Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar
business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the
economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests
Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the
characteristics and interests of its component Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of
functions in an industry. Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the
sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person
or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis
and form the basis of OS. Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the
objectives of the function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organisation
Occupational Standards
(OS)
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve
when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge
and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently.
Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global
contexts
Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of
performance required when carrying out a task.Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
National Occupational
Standards (OS)
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
context.
Qualification Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
qualifications pack code Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Unite Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is
denoted by an ‘N’
Unite Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
should be able to do.
Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be
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appropriate OS they are looking for
Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a
critical impact on quality of performance required
Packhouse Worker 6Months Course
Knowledge and
understanding
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the
technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge
that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard
Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers
have of their relevant areas of responsibility
Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific
designated responsibilities
Definitions
Qualifications Pack For Packhouse Worker
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Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning
and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication
related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
This OS unit is receiving the goods into the Pack house
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Unload the Horticulture produce stock
Conduct the processes which are necessary for storing Horticulture produce.
Assist in documentation of the goods received
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Unload the
Horticulture produce
stock
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. receive the goods delivered to Packhouse for Packing and storage
PC2. unload the goods (Horticulture produce) from the trucks without any damage
PC3. follow appropriate and respective material handling procedure for different
types of horticulture produce such as fruits , vegetables, flowers
PC4. check and ensure if the delivered goods match the purchase orders
PC5. verify goods are in good condition
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PC6. report any defects
PC7. accurately weigh and count items using the equipment available
PC8. use appropriate storage material such as carton box, trays, etc. as per the
horticulture produce requirement
PC9. ensure quality and safety of goods while unloading and material movement
PC10. ensure quantity of goods as per the documentation
Conduct the process
which are necessary
for storing
Horticulture produce
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC11. carry the goods manually off the truck
PC12. operate equipment carefully when required to move heavy pallets of specific
Horticulture produce goods
PC13. ensure adequate safety while handling complex equipment
Assist in
documentation of the
goods received
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC14. assist in maintaining a register or on computer by furnishing the details of the
goods received
PC15. coordinate with the suppliers on the stock information and match with the
documented details
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organization
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B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. material handling procedures for different type of horticulture produce
KB2. operating equipment to lift goods into the packhouse
KB3. planning on the resources and supply source
KB4. packhouse layout
KB5. packhouse policy on temporary stocking, documenting the goods
KB6. specification of the horticulture produce handled in the packhouse
KB7. quality, quantity, source and time of the stock
KB8. details and specification of goods handled in the packhouse
KB9. weighing procedures
KB10. modern packhousing practices and methods
KB11. APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mechanism, if applicable
KB12. comply with procedures and regulations of packhouse policy
KB13. material handling equipment operation and maintenance
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Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. fill related forms and writing reports for quality, quantity and weight
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. read documents relating to packhouse, stock orders, delivery order
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and precisely with
supervisors
SA4. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the supervisors
SA5. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to the receiving of goods as to whether lift
manually or using equipments
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take
preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. plan and organize the goods to be received into Packhouse
SB4. count the stock at packhouse facility, during loading and
unloading the good
This OS unit is about Washing and demoisturing of the received goods according to
the specifications required to be stored at the Packhouse
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Washing & demoisturising of the received goods
Cleaning the received goods
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Washing & cleaning of
the received
goods
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC 1. receive detailed information on the type of sorting to be done before or
after the washing of different Horticulture produce goods handled in the
Pack house
PC 2. washing of the received goods
PC 3. de-moisturising of the goods
PC 4. remove unmarketable or waste material
PC 5. waxing of the goods.
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organization
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB 1. washing methods of the horticultural products
KB 2. different specification of the Horticulture produce
KB 3. washing practices followed by the pack house
KB 4. specific washing practices for different Horticulture produce
(Example: fruits, vegetable, etc.)
KB 5. documentation procedures involved in pack house
KB 6. requirements of the customer on storage of goods
KB 7. quality, quantity, source and time of the stock
KB 8. safety measures to be taken for protection of stocked goods
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KB 9. modern Pack housing practices and methods
KB 10. comply with procedures and regulations of pack house policy
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
SA1. Maintain the reports
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instruction manual on washing the Horticulture produce
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. maintain effective relationships with supervisors
SA4. understand information
SA5. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to the washing of the goods
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take
preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. Plan and organize the goods to be sorted and graded as per customer
requirement
SB4 Maintain the records
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor and others senior officials
SB6. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
SB7. interface effectively with internal and external customers
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
This OS unit is about sorting and grading of the received goods according to the
specifications required to be stored at the Packhouse
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Sort & grade the received goods
Take inventory of the stock
Coordinate with supervisor and colleagues
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Sort and grade the
received
goods
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC 1. Remove the unwanted parts
PC 2. sort the products according to quality measures.
PC 3. sort the product according to the customer order.
PC 4. sort according to the perishable nature of the products.
PC 5. ensure that products are not get mixed.
Take inventory of the
stock
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC 6. record the unloaded horticultural products.
PC 7. assist in documenting the inventory of the graded stocks in the Packhouse
periodically
PC 8. track inventory using appropriate system as per the instructions
PC 9. ensure that outgoing goods are reported to supervisors on time for
inventory control management
Coordinate with
supervisor and
colleagues
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC 10. work with the guidance of the supervisor
PC 11. coordinate with supervisor
PC 12. maintain the stock information and report to the Supervisor.
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organization
B. Technical The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
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Knowledge KB 1. Grading, stocking standards
KB 2. sorting procedures of the goods according to specifications such as size,
colour, product type and customer needs
KB 3. different specification of the Horticulture produce
KB 4. sorting practices followed by the Packhouse
KB 5. types of storage facility required for different Horticulture produce and
respective sorting practices
KB 6. documentation procedures involved in Packhouse
KB 7. Customer requirements
KB 8. safety measures to be taken for protection of stocked goods
KB 9. modern Pack housing practices and methods
KB 10. APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mechanism, if applicable
KB 11. comply with procedures and regulations of Packhouse policy
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
SA1. Recording the data of grading and sorting of the produces
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. Read the instruction manual
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. maintain effective relationships with supervisors
SA4. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to the sorting of the goods
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take
preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. Plan and organize the goods to be sorted and grading according to its
required
SB4. Estimate the stocks
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Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor and others senior officials
SB6. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
SB7. interface effectively with internal and external customers
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. sort & grade according to the prescribed standards/client requirement
Critical Thinking
Not Applicabl
This OS unit is about Ripening or degreening of the received goods according to the
specifications required to be transport from the Packhouse
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Ripening & Degreening of the received fruits as per requirement of
customer
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Ripening of the received
goods
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC 1. gather information about various methods of ripening and degreen
PC 2. check the Maturity of fruit
PC 3. sort them and store in to the ripening chamber
PC 4. follow orders on the movement of fruits to specific designated areas:
either in Natural Ripening chamber or controlled atmospheric ripening
chamber.
PC 5. use ethical ways to controlled atmospheric ripening fruits
PC 6. use simple and harmless techniques for ripening of fruits
PC 7. check the chemicals which are used for ripening is correct or not
PC 8. ensure that no different stocks are mixed
PC 9. check the customer’s order for degreening of the fruits
PC 10. follow the best practices for Degreening fruits
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organization
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB 1. different ripening methods of the stock
KB 2. ripening of fruits duration should be reduce or prolonged as per
customers demand
KB 3. different specification of the Horticulture produce
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KB 4. ripening practices followed by the Packhouse
KB 5. ripening practices specific to different Horticulture produce products
KB 6. different operations followed for ripening
KB 7. documentation procedures involved in Packhouse
KB 8. requirements of the customer on storage of goods
KB 9. quality, quantity, source and time of the stock
KB 10. safety measures to be taken for protection of stocked goods
KB 11. modern Pack house practices and methods
KB 12. comply with procedures and regulations of Packhouse policy
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
Not Applicable
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read instruction manual on ripening the Horticulture produce
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly
and precisely with supervisors
SA3. understand information
SA4. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
Not Applicable
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1. Maintaining the store house details
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor and others senior officials
SB3. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
SB4. interface effectively with internal and external customers
Problem Solving
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NOS Version Control
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
This OS unit is about weighing and packaging of horticulture produce and temporary
storage of the stock by maintaining the appropriate conditions in pack house to
maintain the quality of goods
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Prepare goods for weighing and packaging
weigh the horticulture produce as per customer demand for packaging
load the goods for transport
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Prepare goods for
Weighing and packaging
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. retrieve and assemble items for dispatch from various storage locations
PC2. verify the stock is in good condition to be weigh and pack.
PC3. weigh the horticulture produce as per customers demand and pack as per
requirement of fruits and vegetable
PC4. stack and pack the goods into bins or pallets or other appropriate boxes,bags
or containers
PC5. precool the packed horticulture produce as per requirement of shipping or
transport time
PC6. wrap and label the goods for delivery as per customer requirement
Load the goods for
transport
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC7. carry out the transportation procedure such as by ship or trucks, based on
the location to where the goods should reach
PC8. operate automated equipment’s such as fork-lifts, conveyor belts, rail
cars, high stackers and others as necessary to lift goods to transport
PC9. prepare the transport vehicle by either pre-cooling or pre-warming and
withappropriate temperature conditions, as per the goods that is being
transported
PC10. avoid bumping the packed boxes to the walls or against other boxes
PC11. avoid tear of plastic bag packages
PC12. ensure damage free distribution
PC13. ensure quality of goods to be maintained
PC14. ensure the product is loaded timely
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
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A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organisation
KA5. reporting structure of the organisation
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KB1. proper Weighing methods
KB2. wrap and label procedures for the goods
KB3. Appropriate packing containers and bags
KB4. different types of transportation available
KB5. loading pattern based on transportation mode
KB6. cost involved and routing model
KB7. material handling procedures
KB8. appropriate temperature and air circulation system necessary for the vehicle
KB9. packhouse and transport cleanliness procedure
KB10. use of appropriate vehicles with refrigeration and other essentials as required
according to the stock transported
KB11. Identify the required delivery method and packs parts accordingly
KB12. preventive handling practices ofstock in the vehicle
KB13. Quality, quantity, price, source and time of the stock
KB14. modern pack house practices and methods
KB15. follow APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mechanism
KB16. comply with procedures and regulations of Packhouse policy
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
Not Applicable
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read instruction manual on sorting, grading , packing the Horticulture produce
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and
precisely with supervisors
SA3. understand information and grasp its meaning
SA4. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B.Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to packing and transportation procedures of the
goods
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take
preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. plan and organise the goods to be transported according to its required
specification
SB4. count the stock at store
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor and others senior officials
SB6. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
SB7. interface effectively with internal and external customers
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
This OS unit is about storing the goods at Packhouse with proper care till
transportation
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Organize the stock in the Packhouse
Ensure quality and safety of the goods during storage
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Organise the stock in
the Packhouse
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. organize space in the Packhouse for necessary precooled goods storage
PC2. store the goods according to the assigned system ofstorage in the Packhouse
PC3. check proper area with facilities for loading and unloading
PC4. t ag, mark and label the stock to locate its storage within the Packhouse based
on nature of the goods
PC5. identify damaged goods
PC6. ensure quality and quantity of the goods
PC7. take precautions while handling horticulture goods .
Ensure quality and
safety of the stock
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. ensure storage of the goods in controlled conditions depending on the type
of goods that have been received
PC2. take care of the temperature, humidity and controlled atmosphere storage
as required by the goods
PC3. use appropriate pest and rodent control mechanism to protect the goods
during storage
PC4. take care while storing and arranging the Horticulture produce at its
appropriate racks and places
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
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A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organisation
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KB1. storage in controlled conditions till transport
KB2. appropriate temperature, humidity and moisture level
KB3. ways to identify and locate the stored goods like tag, mark and label thegoods
KB4. safety measures for protection of stocked goods
KB5. appropriate pre cool and pre warm level of the stock
KB6. Packhouse maintenance procedures
KB7. Packhouse and storage requirement for different types of agricultural produce
KB8. material handling procedures
KB9. quality, quantity, price, source and time of the stock
KB10. optimum order quantities
KB11. modern Pack House practices and methods
KB12. APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mechanism, if applicable
KB13. comply with procedures and regulations of Packhouse policy
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
Not Applicable
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. Read reports for quality, quantity and weight
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and
precisely with supervisors
SA3. understand information and grasp its meaning
SA4. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B.Professional Skills Decision Making
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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to storage conditions of the goods
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take preventive
action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. plan and organise the storage of the goods into the shelves and racks of the
Packhouse
SB4. count the stock at store
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor.
SB6. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
SB8. work on multiple works and goods at a time
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. to be prompt to resolve problems effectively
Critical Thinking
Not Applicabl
This OS unit is about maintaining the Packhouse and the stored produce
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Maintain the Packhouse
Inspect the Horticulture produce under storage
Maintain Packhouse safety
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Maintain the
Packhouse
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. maintain the shelves, pallet area and workstations neat
PC2. maintain clean loading area
PC3. Check equipment is maintained well and arrange for necessary repairs
PC4. ensure the Packhouse is maintained and protected from fire, pests, water and
pollution
PC5. check the maintenance of air conditioners and electricity for refrigerated
Packhouse .
PC6. check all parts of the Packhouse and spray appropriate sprayers or take
necessary steps to protect from any leakages, water logging if any, pests,etc.
Inspect the
Horticulture produce
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC7. check the produce in the Packhouse at regular intervals as necessary
PC8. remove if any damaged produce are found
Maintain Packhouse
safety
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC9. observe and ensure adequate safety precautions to be taken for the worker,
goods and for the Packhouse
PC10. wear protective, safety gear and other safety merchandise
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. work flow involved in company’s process
KA3. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA4. quality standards set by the organization
KA5. reporting structure of the organization
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B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KB1. cleanliness procedures for maintaining Packhouse and transport
KB2. material handling procedures
KB3. safety procedures to maintain the goods and Packhouse
KB4. quality, quantity, price, source and time of the stock
KB5. modern warehousing practices and methods
KB6. follow APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mechanism
KB7. comply with procedures and regulations of Packhouse policy
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
SA1. fill related forms of writing reports for quality, quantity and weight
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instruction manual on sorting the Horticulture produce
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and
precisely with supervisors
SA4. understand information and grasp its meaning
SA5. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B.Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to maintenance procedures of Packhouse, goods
and transport
SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take
preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. plan and organise the maintenance of Packhouse and transport according to
its required specification
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. develop a rapport with reporting supervisor.
SB5. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors
SB6. interface effectively with internal and external customers
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Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. work as a team and deliver frame to next work process on time
Coordinate with colleagues
Description This OS unit is about coordinating and working effectively with the supervisors and
colleagues
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Interact with supervisor
Coordinate with colleagues
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Interact with
supervisors
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. receive instructions and understand the work requirements as per policy and
procedures
PC2. report and communicate on the various activities undertaken
PC3. escalate any issues and problems to the reporting supervisor
PC4. receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction
PC5. communicate any potential hazards at a particular location
PC6. rectify any errors if indicated by the supervisor
Coordinate with
colleagues
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC7. assist colleagues wherever necessary as per capability
PC8. resolve any conflicts and ensure a smooth workflow
PC9. put team over individual goals
PC10. coordinate with the colleagues on various activities to be completed
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA3. reporting structure of the organisation
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KB1. how to interact with superiors
KB2. how to coordinate with colleagues
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
Not Applicable
Reading Skills
National Occupational Standard
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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
Not Applicable
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and precisely
with senior officers
SA2. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B.Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process
SB2. when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague dependingon
the type of concern
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. plan and organise the maintenance of Packhouse and transport according to
its required specification
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. develop a rapport with senior officers and specialists
SB5. listen carefully and interpret the information collected
SB6. spot any disruptions and delays and discuss possible
solutions
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. to share work load as required
SB8. to deliver the required documentation on time
SB9. to deliver product to next work process on time
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. to reduce repetitive errors and improve work proces
This OS unit is about the individual’s effort in maintaining the safety of work
environment
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Maintain standard safety procedures at the workplace
Participate in safety awareness campaigns
Understand potential sources of accidents
Use safety gears to avoid accidents
Personal and work Place hygiene
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Maintain standard
safety procedures at the
workplace
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. comply with general safety procedures of the company
PC2. follow standard safety procedures while handling equipment, hazardous
material or tool
PC3. Check parts of the workplace and take preventive actions like spraying and
other steps to protect from leakages, water logging, pests, fire, pollution, etc.
PC4. ensure no accidents and damages at the workplace, reporting of any breach of
company safety procedure
PC5. keep the workplace organized, swept, clean and hazard free
Participate in safety
awareness campaigns
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC6. attend fire drills and other safety related workshops organised at the
workplace
PC7. be aware of first aid, evacuation and emergency procedures
PC8. be alert of any events and do not be negligent of any safety
procedures to be followed
Understand potential
sources of accidents
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC9. avoid accidents while using hazardous chemicals, machines, sharp tools and
equipments
National Occupational Standard
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Use safety gears to
avoid accidents
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC10. use safety materials such as protective gear, goggles, caps, shoes, etc. (as
applicable with workplace)
PC11. handle heavy and hazardous materials with care and using appropriate
tools and handling equipment such as trolleys, ladders
Personal and workplace
Hygiene
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to
PC12. Maintains clean environment in Pack house workplace.
PC13. Regular preventive health check-up of Pack house worker
PC14. Maintain personal Hygiene in workplace
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A.Organizational
Context (Knowledge of
the company /
organization and its
processes)
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2. company occupational safety and health policy followed
KA3. company emergency evacuation procedure
KA4. company’s medical policy
B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs understand:
KB 1. how to use machines as per standard operating procedure
KB 2. how to maintain work area safe and secure
KB 3. use of hazardous materials, tools and equipments
KB 4. emergency, evacuation and first aid procedures to be followed
Skills (S)
A.Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to
Not Applicable
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read instruction manual on use of various machines, tools and equipments to
avoid accidents
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. effectively communicate the danger
B.Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions pertaining to following prescribed procedures for
maintaining safety at the workplace
SB2. report potential sources of danger and wear appropriate safety
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gear to avoid accidents
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. keep the tools in organised manner to avoid accidents
SB4. keep the work environment safe and clean
SB5. use safety equipment such as fire extinguisher during fire accidents
SB6. use safety materials such as protective gear, goggles, caps, shoes, etc
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
Not Applicable
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
Not Applicable
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. learn from past mistakes and rectify on use of hazardous materials an
Guidelines for Assessment
- Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria
(PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and
Skills Practical for each PC - The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC
- Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each
examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) - Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each
examination/training center based on this criteria - To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 50% in aggregate
- In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS’s, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the
balance NOS’s to pass the Qualification Pac
Terms & Conditions of Offline Class
Offline Class —(Totally Free Of Cost)
Offline class Its mean you Direct Go to Our Institute and Take admission there, after the admission you have to join direct class
there is a totally free of cost no charge ,, even you will get Rs 50 every day from Government
every day , There Is a three Time Of classes
a) 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
b)12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
c)4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
you can take any time for class regarding your needs , you have to select any one time for regular attending the class
But one thing Must be Remember you have to attain at least 80% of total class, As example if class is 180 days then you have to attain minimum 150 days , other wise your registration will be cancel, and you cant sit on exam and you will also not get certificate
Time and And Share A Registration Number For your Attendance, Which we will provide you after complete admission. When Your 80% Attendance will be Complete then You should attend Assessment or Exam For Certificate And Mark sheet.
If you Need Certificate the you should have to attended all Classes Regularly Time to There Are Some Terms And conditions to eligible for Certificate And Mark sheet
- Need 80% Online Class Attendance By Registration Number
- attend Online Exam and Interview
- You Have To Pay Certificate Currier Charge Rs 2000 (Two thousand Rupees Only)
Charges
Only You have to pay Rs 2000/-(two thousand Rupees Only ) For The Certificate Courier Charge,
When you selected For Free Certificate And Mark sheet Or pay based Certificate And Mark sheet then your government registration process will be start , We give you a Registration Certificate , When you Will Start Your Online Class Every Day you will Put The Registration number With Us for attendance.
As Example Registration Certificate will be like the
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Online Class Time – 12:00 pm to 01:00pm ( Two Days In a Week ) , If You have No Time at 12: 00 pm then You can see the class before 8:00 pm after that your attendance will be close,
Online Class And Mark sheet Details
Online Class And Mark sheet Details,
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Online Classes are Totally Free for All Indian, You can Attend Our Online Classes in Youtube Channel GPRS Studio at home by your Phone /Laptop/ Mobile/Computer etc .
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