Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare a working sample

Prepare a working sample

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT309
State Code
ODU35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive a sample of seed, reduce the sample for testing and store the working sample to maintain its quality.The unit 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive submitted sample
  • 1.1 Receive submitted sample and verify documentation
  • 1.2 Assess sample for compliance with documentation and laboratory standards and report inconsistencies to supervisor
  • 1.3 Label sample and update records according to workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 1.4 Prepare submitted sample for testing according to timeframes specified in workplace procedures and documentation
  • 1.5 Handle and store submitted sample according to workplace procedures and industry specifications for species
2. Reduce sample
  • 2.1 Check working area and equipment is clean and free of contaminants
  • 2.2 Identify and use equipment suitable for dividing samples according to workplace procedures and industry specifications for species
  • 2.3 Reduce sample size to equal or greater than required working sample according to workplace and industry procedures
  • 2.4 Package working sample for testing according to procedures
  • 2.5 Update sample labelling and records according to workplace procedures and industry specifications
3. Store working sample after testing
  • 3.1 Receive tested samples and verify records and labels before storing
  • 3.2 Handle samples according to workplace guidelines where live insects have been detected before storage
  • 3.3 Store samples after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL70 AHCSDT301 Prepare a working sample Unit of competency