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Process seed

Process seed

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM2213
State Code
AXK77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to treat, store and despatch seed.The unit applies to processing seed in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, farms, agriculture, nurseries and local councils.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to process seed
  • 1.1 Interpret and check work order, with appropriate personnel, if required
  • 1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures in line with relevant regulations and workplace requirements for processing seed
  • 1.3 Select and check equipment appropriate to work requirements for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Check seed processing operations for safe working conditions and plans in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
2. Treat and store seed
  • 2.1 Separate seeds from other materials, weigh and store in line with species and site procedures
  • 2.2 Treat seeds to prevent deterioration in line with seed species and site procedures
  • 2.3 Record seed information accurately in line with site procedures
  • 2.4 Package seed for storage in line with industry and workplace requirements.
3. Prepare seed sample for viability testing
  • 3.1 Identify and check seed sample for testing in line with work order
  • 3.2 Remove seed sample from lot and prepare for testing in line with site procedures, and industry, organisational and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Clearly label and package representative seed sample for despatch to testing body in line with site procedures
  • 3.4 Record seed sample information accurately in line with site procedures.
4. Despatch seed
  • 4.1 Interpret and check seed request specifications, with appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Retrieve seed from storage, and calculate quantities and species of seed to meet request specifications
  • 4.3 Weigh, document and place each seed species in an appropriate container in line with request requirements and site procedures
  • 4.4 Mix multiple seed lots thoroughly, as required in line with request specifications
  • 4.5 Accurately and clearly label seed and seed mixtures in line with industry requirements and site procedures
  • 4.6 Organise and undertake despatch of seed in line with request specifications and site procedures
  • 4.7 Record and report seed processing results in line with industry requirements, site procedures and environmental requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5996 FPIFGM2213B Process seed Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS31 FWPNSY3002 Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL7 FWP20116 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management Qualification