Hard Skills
Entry-levelManual Harvesting TechniquesThe ability to select and pick ripe berries by hand using specific techniques to avoid bruising, skin breakage, or stem damage to the fruit.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionThe skill of identifying ripe vs. unripe berries and recognizing defects such as mold, pests, or mechanical damage during the picking process.
Entry-levelFood Safety ComplianceKnowledge and application of sanitary practices and HACCP principles to prevent cross-contamination of crops during manual handling.
Entry-levelPost-Harvest HandlingCorrectly placing fruit into transport containers and arranging crates to ensure proper ventilation and prevent crushing during transit.