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Manage a seed bank

Manage a seed bank

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER416
State Code
OFC06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a seed collection plan, including extraction, treatment and storage procedures required to maintain a seed collection for a managed seed bank.The unit 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.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the collection and removal of plant materials from public and private land apply nationally and in some states, territories and jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the local relevant authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan seed collection for a seed bank
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and scope of seed bank
  • 1.2 Investigate and interpret seed characteristics for method of collecting
  • 1.3 Identify opportunities for seed collection from field observation and liaison with stakeholders in this field
  • 1.4 Identify site, site conditions and plants for seed collection
  • 1.5 Identify site specific hazards, assess risk and develop control procedures according to workplace health and safety policies
  • 1.6 Identify governing authority for site and contact stakeholder
  • 1.7 Obtain permits and approvals required for seed collection site according to regulations and tenure
  • 1.8 Select method of seed collection according to seed type and site conditions
  • 1.9 Determine and document quantity of seed to be collected from each provenance
2. Implement seed collection program
  • 2.1 Coordinate and schedule work team
  • 2.2 Coordinate resources and equipment required for seed collection
  • 2.3 Confirm and provide access to permits and approvals according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Instruct work team on health and safety procedures
  • 2.5 Oversee seed collection activities according to seed collection plan and health and safety procedures
  • 2.6 Oversee seed cleaning activities according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain seed collection labels and records according to regulations and workplace procedures
3. Maintain a seed collection
  • 3.1 Check quantity, quality and provenances of collected seed
  • 3.2 Monitor viability and health of seed collected
  • 3.3 Implement pest and disease control procedures
  • 3.4 Maintain optimum seed storage conditions
  • 3.5 Dispose of non-viable seeds according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 3.6 Package, label and distribute seed according to quality standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Maintain record of stored seed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT55 AHCPER409 Manage a permaculture seed bank Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BJA2 AHC42122 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification