Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNAR102 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support native seed collection

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR102 - Support native seed collection
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support native seed collection across a range of landscapes and environments.All work is done according to work site guidelines and supervisor's instructions, and in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.This unit applies to individuals who work under close supervision and undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.Licensing conditions and permissions or approvals apply to the collection of native seed. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for native seed collection
  • Identify materials, tools and equipment required
  • Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items
  • Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
  • Select and check suitable personal protective equipment
  • Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • Confirm licensing and regulatory requirements for seed collection activities
       
Element: Support native seed collection
  • Follow work health and safety, environmentally sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures when undertaking seed collection activities
  • Provide assistance to support the activities of others, follow supervisor instructions, and seek clarification when necessary
  • Provide support to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants
  • Provide assistance to check seeds for diseases and pests, separate seeds from other materials and weigh and store the seeds
  • Place seed in clean containers and label the containers as directed by a supervisor
  • Record seed information
       
Element: Clean up on completion of seed collection work
  • Store seeds and plant materials
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Report work outcomes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for native seed collection

1.1 Identify materials, tools and equipment required

1.2 Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials

1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.6 Confirm licensing and regulatory requirements for seed collection activities

2. Support native seed collection

2.1 Follow work health and safety, environmentally sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures when undertaking seed collection activities

2.2 Provide assistance to support the activities of others, follow supervisor instructions, and seek clarification when necessary

2.3 Provide support to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants

2.4 Provide assistance to check seeds for diseases and pests, separate seeds from other materials and weigh and store the seeds

2.5 Place seed in clean containers and label the containers as directed by a supervisor

2.6 Record seed information

3. Clean up on completion of seed collection work

3.1 Store seeds and plant materials

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

3.3Report work outcomes

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

follow directions from supervisor to collect, extract, weigh and record seed

apply safe work practices in collecting seed

provide seed collecting support to others

prepare, use and clean tools and equipment for seed collection

conduct all work to organisational standards, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures and work health and safety requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory licensing required as they apply to own role

range of processes for collecting, treating and storing seed

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for collecting seed

seed collecting resources and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

recording and reporting requirements

safety and environmental hazards associated with the collection, treatment and storage of seed

range of seed species required for collection

seed treatments and storage requirements for seed species collected

types of diseases and pests likely to infect a range of seed species

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for native seed collection

1.1 Identify materials, tools and equipment required

1.2 Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials

1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.6 Confirm licensing and regulatory requirements for seed collection activities

2. Support native seed collection

2.1 Follow work health and safety, environmentally sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures when undertaking seed collection activities

2.2 Provide assistance to support the activities of others, follow supervisor instructions, and seek clarification when necessary

2.3 Provide support to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants

2.4 Provide assistance to check seeds for diseases and pests, separate seeds from other materials and weigh and store the seeds

2.5 Place seed in clean containers and label the containers as directed by a supervisor

2.6 Record seed information

3. Clean up on completion of seed collection work

3.1 Store seeds and plant materials

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

3.3Report work outcomes

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify materials, tools and equipment required 
Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items 
Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 
Select and check suitable personal protective equipment 
Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 
Confirm licensing and regulatory requirements for seed collection activities 
Follow work health and safety, environmentally sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures when undertaking seed collection activities 
Provide assistance to support the activities of others, follow supervisor instructions, and seek clarification when necessary 
Provide support to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants 
Provide assistance to check seeds for diseases and pests, separate seeds from other materials and weigh and store the seeds 
Place seed in clean containers and label the containers as directed by a supervisor 
Record seed information 
Store seeds and plant materials 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Report work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNAR102 - Support native seed collection
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCNAR102 - Support native seed collection

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