Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for Anguina testing
- Test request is reviewed to identify samples to be tested, required test methods, equipment, and staff to be involved in the test.
- Equipment and working space are cleaned and calibrated.
- The working sample or sub-samples are prepared using mixing and dividing processes.
- Sample details are correctly recorded on worksheets and sample packets.
- Inspect seed samples
- A prescribed sample of ryegrass seed is prepared and inspected on a diaphanoscope for the presence of galls.
- Any galls present, are separated into yellow and black galls, counted and reported separately.
- If galls are not present, then further samples of six grams (6gms) are inspected to a total of sixty grams (60gms) of seed.
- Examine galls
- Report results