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Collect and classify plants

Collect and classify plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM502
State Code
BAN94
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
010903 - Botany
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and identify plants using taxonomic keys.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Prepare for plant collecting
  • 1.1 Confirm the purpose and objectives for collecting a range of plants
  • 1.2 Define the 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 the range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on collecting and preserving specimens
  • 1.7 Identify work health and safety hazards associated with plant collecting, assess risks and implement controls
2. Collect plant specimens
  • 2.1 Observe collecting 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 the 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 notebook
4. Identify plant specimen
  • 4.1 Use the relevant plant key to identify plant
  • 4.2 Identify and document the basic characteristics of a plant
  • 4.3 Confirm plant identity against botanical description of species
  • 4.4 Document plant identity on label
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT35 AHCPCM510 Collect and classify plants Unit of competency