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Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM202
State Code
BAS68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
010903 - Botany
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens for recording or identification purposes.The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.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. Collect plant specimens
  • 1.1 Collect plant specimen according to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Ensure the sample includes sufficient plant parts required for positive identification
  • 1.3 Observe plant characteristics and record observations according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Ensure congruence of specimens and observations by accurate labelling according to workplace procedures
2. Preserve plant specimens
  • 2.1 Store collected plant specimens to prevent degradation until they can be preserved according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Identify and select an appropriate preservation technique according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Prepare and arrange specimens for preserving according to preservation technique and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Preserve the specimen according to selected preservation technique
  • 2.5 Arrange and mount the preserved specimen and observation records according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Package the specimens and submit for identification according to workplace procedures
3. Record and catalogue specimen
  • 3.1 Record and catalogue specimen information according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 File records appropriately according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7145 AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens Unit of competency