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Prepare a working sample

Prepare a working sample

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT301
State Code
BAL70
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 obtaining a working sample from a seed sample submitted for testing. 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. Receive submitted sample
  • 1.1 Receive submitted sample and verify with submitted documentation
  • 1.2 Notify supervisor if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory
  • 1.3 Check paperwork and complete labelling and data entry
  • 1.4 Prepare submitted sample for testing as soon as practicable
  • 1.5 Handle submitted sample and, if necessary, store under optimum species specific conditions
2. Reduce sample
  • 2.1 Check working area and equipment for cleanliness
  • 2.2 Reduce submitted sample to equal or greater than the required working sample size
  • 2.3 Undertake sample reductionusing prescribed apparatus and methods
  • 2.4 Use mechanical dividerswhere appropriate
  • 2.5 Present working sample for testing
  • 2.6 Complete labelling and records
3. Store working sample after testing
  • 3.1 Check and verify records and labels for tested samples before storing
  • 3.2 Handle samples according to enterprise 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
WE648 AHCSDT301A Prepare a working sample Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU35 AHCSDT309 Prepare a working sample Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA1 AHC33516 Certificate III in Seed Testing Qualification