Certificate III in Seed Testing
This Qualification provides a vocational outcome in seed testing and analysis.
Subjects
Complete eighteen (18) Units of Competency comprised of nine (9) core Units and nine (9) elective Units. | |
Core Units of Competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Contribute to OHS processes | |
Prepare a working sample | |
Identify seeds | |
Perform a seed purity analysis | |
Perform a seed moisture test | |
Perform a seed germination test | |
Perform a "Determination of Other Seeds by Number" test | |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Elective Units of Competency |
Select five (5) Units from the Elective list below.
Select four (4) Units from the list below and/or this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate II, III or IV level.
Selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in a seed testing laboratory.
Unit code | Unit title |
Perform a fluorescence test on seeds | |
Handle & store quarantinable seeds | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Record and present data | |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | |
Maintain and control stocks | |
Perform microscopic examination | |
Provide work skill instruction |
Pathways...
Pathways into the Qualification |
This Qualification may be accessed by direct entry. |
Pathways from the Qualification |
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC41512 Certificate IV in Seed Testing. |
Additional Qualification advice
This Qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification, however applicants should be working under supervision in a seed testing laboratory.
Licensing Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Confirm relevant industry and workplace requirements Understand personal and team requirements of relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies Complete standard documentation Use communication technologies efficiently Provide relevant work-related information to others Ensure records are accurate and legible Establish effective working relationships with colleagues Undertake interactive workplace communication Support team communication practices |
Teamwork | Explain and implement work team reporting requirements Provide support to team members Monitor work team tasks in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements Demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion Undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members |
Problem-solving | Identify risks and implement risk control measures for machinery and equipment Identify and address problems and faults Provide problem solving support to team members Evaluate skill requirements of work tasks Use problem solving techniques to determine work requirements Assess processes and outcomes against quality criteria |
Initiative and enterprise | Contribute to and promote continuous improvement processes Seek and provide feedback on procedures and processes Collect and assess data and information on work processes Identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action Rectify problems promptly and appropriately Monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations Identify, assess and act on existing and potential risks |
Planning and organising | Determine work requirements in order to meet output targets Identify priorities and variables that impact on work planning Plan work tasks for self and others as required Allocate tasks to operators and monitor outcomes Implement contingency plan promptly when incidents occur Ensure work tools are ready and available for operations |
Self-management | Manage own work to meet performance criteria Monitor information in work area Conduct regular housekeeping activities during shift to keep work area clean and tidy at all times Maintain currency of relevant work-related information Monitor own work against quality standards and identify areas for improvement Understand own work activities and responsibilities Identify and apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment Manage work load priorities and timelines |
Learning | Recognise limits of own expertise and seek skill development if required Assess competencies in meeting job requirements Ask questions to expand own knowledge Maintain skill and knowledge currency Participate in meetings to inform work practices |
Technology | Use work machines and equipment in correct operational mode Monitor machine operation Perform minor maintenance on machinery Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards |