This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens for recording or identification purposes.

It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Collect specimen	1.1 Collect the largest sample practical to fit on herbarium sheet 1.2 Confirm the sample includes flowers and fruit, leaves and roots and other features required for positive identification 1.3 Record observations of plant 1.4 Identify individual specimens in a manner that allows them to be linked to observations
2. Press plants	2.1 Protect samples from wilting until pressing 2.2 Arrange specimens on sheets ready for pressing 2.3 Press specimens 2.4 Attach archival specimens to suitable material with observations attached following established material 2.5 Pack specimens to be submitted for identification, including all data from collection observations as required by herbarium
3. Record data	3.1 Record and catalogue all data relating to specimens

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

collect plant specimens for identification

arrange and press plant specimens

attach archival specimens to material, together with observations

pack specimens, with collection observation data, for identification

record and catalogue data

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant collection

how to recognise plants to be collected

how to select the most suitable specimen for collection

how to store the specimens correctly

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Collect specimen	1.1 Collect the largest sample practical to fit on herbarium sheet 1.2 Confirm the sample includes flowers and fruit, leaves and roots and other features required for positive identification 1.3 Record observations of plant 1.4 Identify individual specimens in a manner that allows them to be linked to observations
2. Press plants	2.1 Protect samples from wilting until pressing 2.2 Arrange specimens on sheets ready for pressing 2.3 Press specimens 2.4 Attach archival specimens to suitable material with observations attached following established material 2.5 Pack specimens to be submitted for identification, including all data from collection observations as required by herbarium
3. Record data	3.1 Record and catalogue all data relating to specimens

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

collect plant specimens for identification

arrange and press plant specimens

attach archival specimens to material, together with observations

pack specimens, with collection observation data, for identification

record and catalogue data

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant collection

how to recognise plants to be collected

how to select the most suitable specimen for collection

how to store the specimens correctly

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Collect the largest sample practical to fit on herbarium sheet
Confirm the sample includes flowers and fruit, leaves and roots and other features required for positive identification
Record observations of plant
Identify individual specimens in a manner that allows them to be linked to observations
Protect samples from wilting until pressing
Arrange specimens on sheets ready for pressing
Press specimens
Attach archival specimens to suitable material with observations attached following established material
Pack specimens to be submitted for identification, including all data from collection observations as required by herbarium
Record and catalogue all data relating to specimens

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPCM202 - Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

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AHCPCM202 - Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

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