Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Seed Testing
Certificate IV in Seed Testing
AHC41516
BDD6
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of senior seed analysts who perform a range of advanced tests on seed in seed laboratories and may supervise the work of seed analysts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)Core Units = nine (9)
Elective Units = nine (9)
- select five (5) units from list below
- four (4) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in a seed testing laboratory and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL93 | AHCSDT404 | Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAN47 | AHCWRK401 | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAT76 | AHCSDT411 | Perform a 1000 seed weight test | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAP94 | AHCSDT410 | Perform a seed vigour test | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAN05 | AHCSDT409 | Perform a tetrazolium test | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAO17 | AHCSDT402 | Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAS43 | AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR72 | AHCSDT406 | Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWO49 | MSL934002 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAO51 | AHCSDT405 | Handle and store quarantinable seeds | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAT96 | AHCSDT401 | Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWO47 | MSL934003 | Maintain and control stocks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN49 | AHCSDT403 | Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR62 | AHCSDT408 | Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ57 | AHCSDT407 | Perform an endophytic seed test | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWO72 | MSL904001 | Perform standard calibrations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWO54 | MSL924001 | Process and interpret data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWO56 | MSL924002 | Use laboratory application software | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J273 | AHC41512 | Certificate IV in Seed Testing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entrants into the Certificate IV in Seed Testing must hold the following units of competency or their equivalent:
AHCSDT301 Prepare a working sample
AHCSDT302 Identify seeds
AHCSDT304 Perform a seed purity analysis
AHCSDT305 Perform a seed moisture test
AHCSDT306 Perform a seed germination test
AHCSDT307 Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
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