Unit of competency Outline

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Apply tree seed treatment

Apply tree seed treatment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPNSY2005
State Code
ODS39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply tree seed treatment technologies for disease control, insect pest control and yield enhancement. Seed applied technologies include inoculants, herbicide safeners, micronutrients, plant growth regulators, seed coatings and colorants.The unit applies to individuals who use seed treatment processes in commercial and non-commercial tree production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for seed treatment
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with tree seed treatments
  • 1.4 Confirm emergency procedures for responding to unintended exposures, spills or accidents
  • 1.5 Consult with team members to ensure that seed treatment operations are coordinated effectively
  • 1.6 Confirm seed treatment method
  • 1.7 Organise seeds, seed treatment products and equipment required for seed treatment process
2. Implement pre-treatment quality procedures
  • 2.1 Check quality of seed to be used in treating processes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Verify quality and suitability of seed treatment products according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Verify seed treatment equipment is capable of accurately and uniformly applying the chosen product to seed with acceptable physical properties of the treated seed
  • 2.4 Report non-compliant seed, seed treatment products and equipment to appropriate personnel
3.Treat seed
  • 3.1 Confirm seed species and quantity and seed treatment method according to work order
  • 3.2 Identify factors that may affect product integrity and product control
  • 3.3 Identify critical control points in seed treatment process
  • 3.4 Prepare seed treatment products according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.5 Calibrate equipment and adjust equipment settings for lot changes, as required
  • 3.6 Implement seed treatment process according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.7 Follow changeover procedures when switching from one product or mixture to another
  • 3.8 Follow workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions for handling, control and proper disposal of leftover and unused treatment product components, packaging materials, rinse water from treatment equipment, wastes and treated seed
  • 3.9 Monitor seed treatment to verify application rate, and ensure product appearance and quality and compliance with production targets
  • 3.10 Package, label and store treated seed according to workplace procedures
4. Maintain seed treatment records
  • 4.1 Record production outcomes, treatment records and seed treatment application rate according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Maintain records of equipment calibration, maintenance and equipment faults or malfunctions and corrective actions taken according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tag and report faulty and/or defective equipment according to workplace procedures
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