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Collect and classify plants

Collect and classify plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM510
State Code
OCT35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
010903 - Botany
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and classify plants, including preparing for plant collection, collecting plant specimens, preserving specimens and identifying plant specimens using taxonomic keys.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the collection and classification of plants, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plant collecting
  • 1.1 Confirm purpose and objectives for collecting a range of plants
  • 1.2 Define area, location and habitat for collecting
  • 1.3 Determine and prepare resources to assist in locating and identifying plants
  • 1.4 Determine and prepare equipment required for collecting and preserving specimens
  • 1.5 Obtain licences or permission to collect specimens from landowner or managing agency
  • 1.6 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on collecting and preserving specimens
  • 1.7 Identify workplace health and safety hazards associated with plant collecting, assess risks and implement controls
2. Collect plant specimens
  • 2.1 Observe collection ethics when selecting specimens for picking
  • 2.2 Enter into a field note book relevant information about the specimen, its characteristics and occurrence, and note location coordinates
  • 2.3 Confirm specimen collected provides adequate material for identification and preserving
  • 2.4 Tag and store specimens for later identification
  • 2.5 Follow appropriate work health and safety requirements and work practices
3. Preserve specimens
  • 3.1 Preserve specimen while still fresh
  • 3.2 Clean and prepare specimen for preserving
  • 3.3 Preserve specimen using either pressing or drying techniques
  • 3.4 Mount dried specimen and label with information from note book
4. Identify plant specimen
  • 4.1 Use relevant plant key to identify plant
  • 4.2 Identify and document basic characteristics of a plant
  • 4.3 Confirm plant identity against botanical description of species
  • 4.4 Document plant identity on label according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN94 AHCPCM502 Collect and classify plants Unit of competency