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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Harvest cut roses 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264187  Harvest cut roses 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Utilise the relevant health and safety practices to minimise safety incidents.
  • Evaluate the correct cutting stages for cut roses.
  • Harvest cut roses according to market requirements.
  • Utilise harvesting tools and equipment.
  • Store and care for cut roses. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 1 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply Health and Safety practices when harvesting cut roses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The personal protective clothing and equipment that should be used while harvesting cut roses is identified and described in terms of company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The potential hazards of using secateurs during the post harvest treatment of cut roses are described in terms of the injuries that may be inflicted on the worker. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The safety practices that must be followed while handling hazardous chemicals are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The necessity to adhere to the instructions of the control chemicals data sheet is explained in terms of the danger that the chemicals pose to humans and to the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The safety precautions under cover crop spraying are explained in terms of the company's procedures for spraying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The possible consequences of ignoring safety precautions are described in terms of the detrimental affect this may have on a worker's health. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate the correct use of cut rose harvesting tools and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role that good plant hygiene plays in minimising the transfer of diseases is explained as per the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The necessity of maintaining sharp secatuers for the harvesting of cut roses is explained in terms of the quality of cut that is effected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of using blunt secatuers during the harvesting cut roses are described in terms of the effect this may have on the health of the rose bush when the stems are damaged. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The method of sharpening secateurs with a honing tool to ensure a "clean" cut is achieved is demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The reasons for the regular cleaning and lubrication of secateurs are explained in terms of the necessity to maintain and preserve the components and the correct procedures to achieve this are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The environment and storage conditions in which secateurs and other rose harvesting equipment should be stored after use is described in regard to the need to ensure that these remain in prime condition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The importance of removing debris from the work place when harvesting cut roses is explained in terms of the necessity to maintain a tidy and pest free environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine the correct cutting stage for harvesting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of harvesting cut roses at the appropriate cutting stage is explained in terms of the readiness of the blooms for display and resale. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The determination of the cutting stage for roses is explained in relation to the degree of opening of the sepals and petals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The cutting stages for the different rose varieties are described in terms of their particular bloom opening characteristics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reasons for the variations in cutting stages of export cut roses and those for the local market are explained in terms of the different transit times and market requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of harvesting cut roses at uniform cutting stages is explained in respect of the objectives of ensuring optimum quality blooms. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the principles and practices of manually harvesting cut roses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods of identifying cut roses to be harvested for the purpose of maximising their longevity are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The practices for picking cut roses that serve to promote long vase life are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The handling practices that minimise the damage to cut roses as per the company's SOPs are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures for wrapping harvested roses