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Sample seed before and after processing

Sample seed before and after processing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO308A
State Code
D7209
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the process of sampling seed before and after processing and defines the standard required to: take seed samples for testing by other agencies; package and label seed samples; record workplace information about seed samples.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Sample seed before cleaning or processing
  • 1.1. The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements.
  • 1.2. Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements.
  • 1.3. Samples are inspected visually for contaminants.
  • 1.4. Results of sampling are recorded or reported to supervisors.
  • 1.5. Seed load is directed for storage as appropriate.
  • 1.6. Samples are labelled, recorded and kept for future reference.
2. Sample seed after processing
  • 2.1. The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements.
  • 2.2. Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements.
  • 2.3. Samples are taken according to specified sampling techniques.
  • 2.4. Samples are batched and labelled.
  • 2.5. Samples are packaged with accompanying notation and forwarded to relevant authorities.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Representative seed sampling may include:
drawing a representative seed sample for testing against relevant industry standards including the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), OECD and AOSCA or for other industry quality standards.
Use of sampling equipment may include:
equipment from the basic Nobbe trier and spike samplers through to inline automatic samplers.
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:
take seed samples for testing by other agencies
package and label seed samples
record workplace information about seed samples.
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
BAP72 AHCSPO308 Sample seed before and after processing Unit of competency