Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT402A
AHCSDT402A
State Code
WE656
WE656
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This Unit covers the preparation and maintenance of a seed reference collection that can be used in the identification of seeds and which enables the quality control of laboratory procedures. This Unit does not include the botanical identification of seeds.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Acquire responsibility for a seed reference collection
- 1.1 Standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection are reviewed.
- 1.2 Existing seed reference materials are checked to ensure labels and records are up to date.
- 1.3 Seed collection complies with industry protocols.
- 1.4 Procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection are confirmed.
- 1.5 Record keeping and staff access arrangements are established.
2. Maintain a seed reference collection
- 2.1 Storage conditions are reviewed to ensure that they comply with SOPs.
- 2.2 Storage conditions are monitored to ensure seeds remain in good condition.
- 2.3 Collection and records are updated as new seeds are added.
- 2.4 Indicators of deterioration of seed in collection are advised to management.
3. Update the reference collection
- 3.1 Information about seed is documented and added to the reference collection.
- 3.2 Reference collection is updated as new seeds are identified according to enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3 New materials are sourced as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection.
4. Provide seed reference materials on request
- 4.1 Seed reference material is provided, in accordance with enterprise policy , with action taken to prevent contamination.
- 4.2 External requests for access to the seed reference collection are verified and approved by manager before being processed.
- 4.3 Records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection are maintained.
5. Maintain a safe work environment
- 5.1 Safety and biosecurity protocols are observed when handling and processing seed reference materials.
- 5.2 Redundant, diseased and outdated seed is disposed of safely and appropriately.
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Industry protocols may include:
ISTA’s "Universal List of Species"; laboratory’s scope of accreditation.
Industry protocols may include:
ISTA’s "Universal List of Species"; laboratory’s scope of accreditation.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain and update a seed collection
source new materials
keep records
communicate with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain and update a seed collection
source new materials
keep records
communicate with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO17 | AHCSDT402 | Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J273 | AHC41512 | Certificate IV in Seed Testing | Qualification |