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AHCSDT301A
Prepare a working sample

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This Unit applies to seed analysts working independently within enterprise guidelines. In general, they prepare samples for testing; conduct specified tests in accordance with enterprise requirements; maintain records and interpret results; and troubleshoot equipment problems.

This Unit covers the process of obtaining a working sample from a seed sample submitted for testing.

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

Prerequisites

Nil.

Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

receiving submitted samples

reducing samples

storing of submitted and working samples after testing.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Method of assessment

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

interpret enterprise procedures accurately

check and prepare records and labels accurately and legibly

prepare working samples within required timeline without sacrificing safety, accuracy or quality

maintain security, integrity and traceability of all samples, data/results and documentation

recognition of different types of seeds including treated and coated seeds

clean and maintain equipment.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

the role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing

procedures for obtaining working samples for different tests

seed handling and storage

sample reduction methods and apparatus

mechanical dividers and their applications

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

relevant health, safety and environment requirements.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Seed may include:

bare seed; treated seed; and coated seed that has been prepared as required.

Coated seeds may include:

seed pellets

encrusted seed

seed granules

seed tapes

seed mats.

Sample reduction methods may include

mechanical divider method

modified halving method

spoon method

hand halving method.

Mechanical dividers may include

conical dividers

soil (riffle) dividers

centrifugal dividers

rotary dividers

variable sample dividers.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Submitted sample is received and verified with submitted documentation according to enterprise guidelines. 
Supervisor is notified if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory. 
Required paperwork is checked and labelling and data entry is completed. 
Submitted sample is prepared for testing as soon as practicable. 
Submitted sample is handled and, if necessary, stored under optimum species specific conditions. 
Working area and equipment are checked for cleanliness. 
Submitted sample is reduced to equal or greater than the size required for working sample. 
Sample reduction is undertaken using prescribed apparatus and methods. 
Mechanical dividers are used where appropriate. 
Working sample is presented for testing. 
Labelling and records are completed. 
Records and labels for tested samples are checked and verified before storing. 
Samples where live insects have been detected are handled according to enterprise guidelines before storage. 
Samples are stored after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits. 

Forms

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