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Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test

Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT307
State Code
BAL53
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
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to estimate the number of other species of seeds either generally (e.g. all other species) or by reference to one category or species of seed. It applies to seed analysts working within enterprise requirements and procedures.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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. Prepare a working sample
  • 1.1 Identify seed to be tested and complete records
  • 1.2 Prepare a working sample from submitted sample
  • 1.3 Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules
  • 1.4 Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics
2. Examine seeds in working sample
  • 2.1 Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required
  • 2.2 Count number of seeds found for each species
3. Calculate results
  • 3.1 Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined
  • 3.2 Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight
  • 3.3 Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out
  • 3.4 Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Report result under ‘other determinations’
  • 4.2 Record actual weight of seed examined
  • 4.3 Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined
  • 4.4 Record the extent of other species of seed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE654 AHCSDT307A Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU41 AHCSDT308 Perform tests for quality on seeds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA1 AHC33516 Certificate III in Seed Testing Qualification