Citrus Packhouses - Citrus Resource Warehouse The Citrus Packhouses series aims to develop insight and a deep understanding of the operations of citrus packhouses. The modules are also used to train permanent and seasonal packhouse workers. The series replaces the outdated Citrus Postharvest and Citrus Packing series.


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The Citrus Packhouses learner guide can be downloaded here in English as a merged document or as individual modules. Click below to view individual modules, and to download them directly onto your device.

Module 1 - Packhouse Overview (406 KB)
Module 2 - Packhouse Infrastructure and Planning (451 KB)
Module 3 - Packhouse Sanitation (417 KB)
Module 4 - Receiving and Initial Processes (407 KB)
Module 5 - Fruit Treatments (410 KB)
Module 6 - Sorting and Grading (427 KB)
Module 7 - Packing Practices (454 KB)
Module 8 - Quality Management (429 KB)
Module 9 - Logistics (421 KB)

The content of this learning material is based on audio-visual media produced by the Citrus Academy.
© Citrus Academy NPC | 1st edition 2022.
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The content of this learning material is based on audio-visual media produced by the Citrus Academy.
© Citrus Academy NPC | 1st edition 2022.

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The content of this learning material is based on audio-visual media produced by the Citrus Academy.
© Citrus Academy NPC | 1st edition 2022.

]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:24:15 +0200 Module 1 - Packhouse Overview https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7799-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m01-packhouse-overview?format=html Module 1 - Packhouse Overview Module 1 presents an overview of citrus production and picking, as well as the packhouse process flow. It also touches on the importance of objective research and extension services to support the industry in maintaining standards required by export markets.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:11 +0200 Module 2 - Packhouse Infrastructure and Planning https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7800-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m02-packhouse-infrastructure-and-planning?format=html Module 2 - Packhouse Infrastructure and Planning Module 2 discusses packhouse infrastructure, and considers the ways infrastructure requirements can be met where external infrastructure is not readily available. It also looks at the importance of packhouse planning, and covers packhouse employment and automation too.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:10 +0200 Module 3 - Packhouse Sanitation https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7801-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m03-packhouse-sanitation?format=html Module 3 - Packhouse Sanitation Module 3 introduces the importance of workspace sanitation in the packhouse, including the importance of pre-sorting and the removal of infected fruit. It also discusses the various cleaning and sanitising procedures utilised in a packhouse, including the importance of personal hygiene and recordkeeping.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:09 +0200 Module 4 - Receiving and Initial Processes https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7802-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m04-receiving-and-initial-processes?format=html Module 4 - Receiving and Initial Processes Module 4 looks at receiving and weighing processes, packhouse delivery inspection, and the methods employed to prepare fruit for export, namely drench, de-greening, pre-sorting and fruit washing.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:08 +0200 Module 5 - Fruit Treatments https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7803-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m05-fruit-treatments?format=html Module 5 - Fruit Treatments Module 5 covers fruit treatments, which include fungicide and wax treatments. It also looks at fungicide resistance.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:07 +0200 Module 6 - Sorting and Grading https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7804-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m06-sorting-and-grading?format=html Module 6 - Sorting and Grading Module 6 looks at the various factors that determine the sorting, grading and sizing of fruit to meet export standards.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:06 +0200 Module 7 - Packing Practices https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7805-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m07-packing-practices?format=html Module 7 - Packing Practices Module 7 discusses the various packing materials used in a packhouse, and the specifications that determine the quality of these materials. It also looks at the different packing practices, including those utilised by automated packing machines. Lastly, it covers the various practices and patterns of palletisation and marking.

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]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:05 +0200 Module 8 - Quality Management https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7806-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m08-quality-management?format=html Module 8 - Quality Management Module 8 discusses the various accreditations, assessments, systems and inspections required to manage quality in a packhouse.

Review Export Standards in Module 6 - Sorting and Grading.

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Review Export Standards in Module 6 - Sorting and Grading.

]]> angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) Citrus Packhouses Learner Guide Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:09:04 +0200 Module 9 - Logistics https://crw.org.za/home/document-home/learning-aids-and-resources/ca-citrus-av-series-learning-material/citrus-packhouses/citrus-packhouses-learner-guide/7807-citrus-packhouses-learner-guide-m09-logistics?format=html Module 9 - Logistics Module 9 looks at the role the Citrus Growers’ Association plays in the logistics chain, as well as the various components that make up the cold chain, for example, road transport, cold stores and port services.

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