Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:06 AM AWST
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Support native seed collection
Support native seed collection
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR102A
AHCNAR102A
State Code
D7056
D7056
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers supporting native seed collection and defines the standard required to: apply safe work practices in collecting seed; provide seed collecting support to others; assist with cleaning up after completion; prepare, use and clean tools and equipment for seed collection.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for seed collection
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment, with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Seed collection support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Support seed collection
- 2.1. Assistance is provided to support the seed collection activities of others and instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed, and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Seed collection work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- 2.3. Support is provided to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants.
- 2.4. Assistance is given to separate seeds from other materials, weigh and store the seeds.
- 2.5. Directions to place seed in clean containers and label the containers are followed.
- 2.6. Instructions to record seed information are completed.
3. Clean up on completion of seed collection work
- 3.1. Seeds and plant materials are stored according to supervisor's instructions and OHS requirements.
- 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 3.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Seed collection may include:
the range of sites and methods used for seed collection
the range of species available for seed collection.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Seed collection may include:
the range of sites and methods used for seed collection
the range of species available for seed collection.
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:
apply safe work practices in collecting seed
provide seed collecting support to others
assist with cleaning up after completion
prepare, use and clean tools and equipment for seed collection.
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:
apply safe work practices in collecting seed
provide seed collecting support to others
assist with cleaning up after completion
prepare, use and clean tools and equipment for seed collection.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ94 | AHCNAR102 | Support native seed collection | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D449 | AHC10110 | Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |