Elements and Performance Criteria
- Sample seed before cleaning or processing
- The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements.
- Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements.
- Samples are inspected visually for contaminants.
- Results of sampling are recorded or reported to supervisors.
- Seed load is directed for storage as appropriate.
- Samples are labelled, recorded and kept for future reference.
- Sample seed after processing
- The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements.
- Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements.
- Samples are taken according to specified sampling techniques.
- Samples are batched and labelled.
- Samples are packaged with accompanying notation and forwarded to relevant authorities.