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Collect native seed

Collect native seed

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR305
State Code
BAQ65
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, treat and store seed for native revegetation projects.This unit applies to workers who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources to collect seed in a bush environment.Licensing conditions and permissions or approvals apply to the collection of native seed. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to collect seed
  • 1.1 Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed
  • 1.2 Review work plan for seed collection
  • 1.3 Identify potential locations for seed collection
  • 1.4 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds
  • 1.5 Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions
  • 1.6 Communicate with others involved in seed collection project
  • 1.7 Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
2. Select and assess seed
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed
  • 2.2 Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site
  • 2.3 Identify plant species required
  • 2.4 Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants
  • 2.5 Select the appropriate methods of seed collection
  • 2.6 Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant
  • 2.7 Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements
3. Clean and store seed
  • 3.1 Separate seed from other materials
  • 3.2 Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements
  • 3.3 Accurately record seed information
  • 3.4 Record and report seed collection information and results
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS59 AHCECR305 Collect native seed Unit of competency