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Save, prepare and store agricultural seed

Save, prepare and store agricultural seed

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC407
State Code
BAN85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to save, prepare and store agricultural seed.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select seed from agricultural crops
  • 1.1 Calculate the quantity of seed required to sow the following season's crop
  • 1.2 Calculate the area of crop needed to produce the required quantity of seed for the following season's crop
  • 1.3 Select a portion of the crop to be used as seed, based on the calculated requirements and its health, vigour, and grain size
  • 1.4 Record the soil type in the selected portion of the crop
  • 1.5 Implement measures to improve seed and plant health, vigour and uniformity within the selected area
  • 1.6 Identify application of any chemicals to the crop and consider detrimental environmental impacts
  • 1.7 Implement enterprise work health and safety policies
2. Evaluate and grade seed
  • 2.1 Assess grain variety for its suitability for the location, the soil, and the organisation's current marketing requirements after harvest
  • 2.2 Research information regarding new varieties or trial results and progress for input to management decision-making
  • 2.3 Grade the seed to the required size either on or off-site
  • 2.4 Apply fungicidal and insecticidal dressings to the seed appropriately
  • 2.5 Collect, prepare and forward test samples to the analysing body, according to the guidelines of that body
  • 2.6 Collect, maintain and store records of observations, information gathered, and results of tests and grading appropriately
  • 2.7 Refer records to the appropriate person for analysis and decision-making
3 Store seed
  • 3.1 Select and hygienically prepare storage facilities
  • 3.2 Transfer seed to the storage facility appropriately
  • 3.3 Ensure seed is stored under conditions that maintain its quality and germination capacity
  • 3.4 Conduct appropriate periodical checks of seed in long-term storage for quality factors and viability
  • 3.5 Collect, prepare and forward seed samples for laboratory testing and analysis according to prescribed guidelines
  • 3.6 Create, maintain and store records of seed storage, tests and inspections appropriately to the seed storage program
  • 3.7 Monitor the condition of storage facilities using the schedule and methods outlined in the seed storage program and take appropriate corrective action to maintain seed quality
  • 3.8 Ensure activities around the seed storage facilities are undertaken appropriately to the grain storage program
4. Collect and deliver seed
  • 4.1 Establish delivery or supply terms and apply when collecting or delivering seed
  • 4.2 Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to local State and Federal legislation and regulations
  • 4.3 Observe regulations relating to the interstate movement of seeds
  • 4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6725 AHCBAC407A Save, prepare and store agricultural seed Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV27 AHCBAC416 Save, prepare and store agricultural seed Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification