Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Seed Testing

Certificate III in Seed Testing

Qualification
National Code:
AHC33516
State Code:
BDA1
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of workers who perform a range of tests on seed in seed laboratories. Seed analysts work under the supervision of senior seed analysts. There are no entry requirements for this Qualification, however applicants should be working under supervision in a seed testing laboratory.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 3
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAR14 AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices 45 Unit of competency
BAO24 AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 20 Unit of competency
BAP92 AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAL97 AHCSDT302 Identify seeds 100 Unit of competency
BAL53 AHCSDT307 Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test 35 Unit of competency
BAO34 AHCSDT306 Perform a seed germination test 100 Unit of competency
BAR78 AHCSDT305 Perform a seed moisture test 55 Unit of competency
BAN24 AHCSDT304 Perform a seed purity analysis 90 Unit of competency
BAL70 AHCSDT301 Prepare a working sample 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
BAO40 AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
BAO51 AHCSDT405 Handle and store quarantinable seeds 55 Unit of competency
AWO47 MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks 40 Unit of competency
AWO53 MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
BAT32 AHCSDT303 Perform a fluorescence test on seeds 35 Unit of competency
AWO50 MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance 35 Unit of competency
AWO16 MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AWO58 MSL922001 Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J270 AHC33512 Certificate III in Seed Testing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information