Unit of competency Outline
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Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM202A
AHCPCM202A
State Code
D7145
D7145
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
010903 - Botany
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of collecting, preparing and preserving plant specimens and defines the standard required to: select the most suitable plant specimens for collection; collect and identify each plant specimen; press the plant specimens collected; identify plant specimens and store collection information; store and catalogue specimens correctly.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect specimen
- 1.1. Sample collected is the largest practical to fit on herbarium sheet.
- 1.2. Sample includes features required for positive identification, e.g., flowers and fruit, leaves and roots.
- 1.3. Particular features are collected following enterprise procedures or guidelines.
- 1.4. Observations regarding locality, habit of plant, etc., are recorded following enterprise procedure.
- 1.5. Individual specimens are clearly identified in a manner that allows them to be linked to observations.
2. Press plants
- 2.1. Samples are protected from wilting until pressing following enterprise procedures.
- 2.2. Specimens are arranged on sheets following enterprise guidelines for pressing.
- 2.3. Specimens are pressed correctly following established guidelines.
- 2.4. Archival specimens are attached to suitable material with observations attached following established material.
- 2.5. Specimens to be submitted for identification are packed following established procedures, including all data from collection observations as required by herbarium.
3. Record data
- 3.1. All data relating to specimens is recorded and catalogued correctly following enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plant specimens may include:
all forms of plant life including:
trees
shrubs
ground covers
herbs
epiphytes
saprophytes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plant specimens may include:
all forms of plant life including:
trees
shrubs
ground covers
herbs
epiphytes
saprophytes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
select the most suitable plant specimens for collection
collect and identify each plant specimen
press the plant specimens collected
identify plant specimens and store collection information
store and catalogue specimens correctly.
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.
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:
select the most suitable plant specimens for collection
collect and identify each plant specimen
press the plant specimens collected
identify plant specimens and store collection information
store and catalogue specimens correctly.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2591 | RTD2004A | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS68 | AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D460 | AHC21010 | Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| D454 | AHC20410 | Certificate II in Horticulture | Qualification |