apply health and safety when picking
Take the necessary health and safety precautions when picking: posture your body well, safely operate tools and machinery, and wear the right clothes and protection for the climate.
Fruit and vegetable pickers select and harvest fruits, vegetables and nuts according to the method appropriate for the type of fruit, vegetable or nut.
Competences and skills
14 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescarry picking work aids
Carry work equipment, such as ladders, small containers or canvas drop cloths.
Sector-specific
4 competencesharvest crop
Mow, pick or cut agricultural crop products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Taking into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and using the appropriate methods.
select fruits and vegetables
Select fruit and vegetables for picking according to size, colour and ripeness.
store crops
Store and preserve crops in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure their quality. Ensure that storage facilities are kept according to hyginic standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
store products
Keep products in a safe place in order to maintain their quality. Ensure the stock facilities meet hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
Cross-sector
1 competencework in outdoor conditions
Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemeasure fruits or vegetables
Measure fruits or vegetables, using gauges or weight.
Sector-specific
3 competencesdrive agricultural machines
Drive tractors, forklifts and other vehicles to transport crops as well as to deliver high torque at low speeds. Move equipment in fields and around buildings, making the appropriate adjustments and maneuvers.
load picked fruits and vegetables
Load picked fruit and vegetables into a container of the appropriate size, taking care to avoid damage.
pack vegetables or fruits
Sort and pack vegetables or fruits considering specific methods for the different products.
Cross-sector
3 competencesfollow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
maintain storage facilities
Maintain or ensure the maintenance of cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning of storage facilities and the temperature of premises.
stack goods
Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.