Certificate IV 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 | |
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection | ||
Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures | ||
Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory | ||
Perform a tetrazolium seed viability test | ||
Perform seed vigour test | ||
Perform a 1000 seed weight test | ||
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes | ||
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | ||
Supervise work routines and staff performance | ||
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 |
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory | |
Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed | |
Handle & store quarantinable materials | |
Perform an endophytic seed test | |
Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample | |
Perform standard calibrations | |
Process and interpret data | |
Use laboratory application software | |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | |
Maintain and control stocks |
Pathways...
Pathways into the Qualification
The preferred pathway for entry to this Qualification is AHC33512 Certificate III in Seed Testing.
Pathways from the Qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
Additional Qualification advice
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
Entrants into AHC41512 Certificate IV in Seed Testing are required to hold the following Units of Competency:
AHCSDT301A Prepare a working sample
AHCSDT302A Identify seeds
AHCSDT304A Perform a seed purity analysis
AHCSDT305A Perform a seed moisture test
AHCSDT306A Perform a seed germination test
AHCSDT307A Perform determination of other seeds by number
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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 | Complete workplace documentation and records Use a range of communication technologies to support work operations Develop work instructions, specifications and procedures Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people Communicate with all team members in a professional manner Demonstrate effective and appropriate documentation, communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external clients Use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and audience needs Access, interpret and apply technical information Analyse data and information to determine implications for work operations |
Teamwork | Work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion Liaise with and provide support to other team members Demonstrate leadership skills Identify and manage performance required to meet internal and external customer needs in own work and team work Manage organisational processes and provide problem solving support to others |
Problem-solving | Investigate problem causes Identify, rectify or report potential and actual problems associated with work operations Identify factors which may affect the product or service to be provided Use material and process knowledge to solve problems Identify hazards and suggest control measures Monitor food safety practices |
Initiative and enterprise | Gather and analyse feedback on products, processes and procedures Assess quality and other indicators of products Support achievement of efficient production processes Determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement processes Provide leadership in the workplace |
Planning and organising | Identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures Demonstrate time management skills Source and prepare materials and resources and ensure availability to support work operations Schedule and sequence work to maximise safety and productivity Optimise work processes |
Self-management | Interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times Monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues Manage own time to meet deadlines Implement and monitor workplace procedures and instructions |
Learning | Implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified work requirements Be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills to encourage workplace learning Identify own training needs and seek skill development if required Gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice Assess work data and information to identify areas for improved performance |
Technology | Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards Help others use technology efficiently and safely Ensure readiness and operational efficiency of workplace technology |