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Perform a seed germination test

Perform a seed germination test

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT306
State Code
BAO34
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to performing germination tests on a seed sample under laboratory conditions. 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. Interpret and schedule test requirements
  • 1.1 Identify seeds to be germinated, test methods and equipment
  • 1.2 Recognise hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the sample, seed pre-treatment, test methods, reagents and/or equipment
  • 1.3 Plan work sequences
2. Prepare materials for test
  • 2.1 Draw prescribed number of replicates
  • 2.2 Select and prepare growing media
  • 2.3 Pre-treat seed to break physiological dormancy where necessary
  • 2.4 Check water quality and pH is within required tolerances
  • 2.5 Check and prepare apparatus and equipment for germinating seeds
3. Plant and maintain seeds
  • 3.1 Plant seed on or into selected media
  • 3.2 Monitor temperature and light conditions of germination apparatus in accordance with test procedures
4. Evaluate test results
  • 4.1 Categorise seedlings and count as normal or abnormal
  • 4.2 Assess un-germinated seed as hard, fresh or dead
  • 4.3 Assess other determinations for un-germinated seed if required
  • 4.4 Record and report results
5. Maintain a safe work environment
  • 5.1 Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 5.2 Minimise wastes and environmental impacts
  • 5.3 Collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste
  • 5.4 Clean and store equipment and reagents
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE653 AHCSDT306A Perform a seed germination test Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU41 AHCSDT308 Perform tests for quality on seeds Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE436 AHCSS00118 Seed Processing Skill Set Skill set
BDA1 AHC33516 Certificate III in Seed Testing Qualification