Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:53 PM AWST
22/07/2026 12:53 PM AWST
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Prepare a working sample
Prepare a working sample
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT301A
AHCSDT301A
State Code
WE648
WE648
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
35
Description
This Unit covers the process of obtaining a working sample from a seed sample submitted for testing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive submitted sample
- 1.1 Submitted sample is received and verified with submitted documentation according to enterprise guidelines.
- 1.2 Supervisor is notified if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory.
- 1.3 Required paperwork is checked and labelling and data entry is completed.
- 1.4 Submitted sample is prepared for testing as soon as practicable.
- 1.5 Submitted sample is handled and, if necessary, stored under optimum species specific conditions.
2. Reduce sample
- 2.1 Working area and equipment are checked for cleanliness.
- 2.2 Submitted sample is reduced to equal or greater than the size required for working sample.
- 2.3 Sample reduction is undertaken using prescribed apparatus and methods.
- 2.4 Mechanical dividers are used where appropriate.
- 2.5 Working sample is presented for testing.
- 2.6 Labelling and records are completed.
3. Store working sample after testing
- 3.1 Records and labels for tested samples are checked and verified before storing.
- 3.2 Samples where live insects have been detected are handled according to enterprise guidelines before storage.
- 3.3 Samples are stored after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits.
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.
Seed may include:
bare seed; treated seed; and coated seed that has been prepared as required.
Coated seeds may include:
seed pellets
encrusted seed
seed granules
seed tapes
seed mats.
Sample reduction methods may include
mechanical divider method
modified halving method
spoon method
hand halving method.
Mechanical dividers may include
conical dividers
soil (riffle) dividers
centrifugal dividers
rotary dividers
variable sample dividers.
Seed may include:
bare seed; treated seed; and coated seed that has been prepared as required.
Coated seeds may include:
seed pellets
encrusted seed
seed granules
seed tapes
seed mats.
Sample reduction methods may include
mechanical divider method
modified halving method
spoon method
hand halving method.
Mechanical dividers may include
conical dividers
soil (riffle) dividers
centrifugal dividers
rotary dividers
variable sample dividers.
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:
receiving submitted samples
reducing samples
storing of submitted and working samples after testing.
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:
receiving submitted samples
reducing samples
storing of submitted and working samples after testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL70 | AHCSDT301 | Prepare a working sample | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J270 | AHC33512 | Certificate III in Seed Testing | Qualification |