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

AHCNAR305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect native seed

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR305 - Collect native seed
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, treat and store seed for native revegetation projects.This unit applies to workers who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources to collect seed in a bush environment.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 to collect seed
  • Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed
  • Review work plan for seed collection
  • Identify potential locations for seed collection
  • Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds
  • Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions
  • Communicate with others involved in seed collection project
  • Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
       
Element: Select and assess seed
  • Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed
  • Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site
  • Identify plant species required
  • Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants
  • Select the appropriate methods of seed collection
  • Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant
  • Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements
       
Element: Clean and store seed
  • Separate seed from other materials
  • Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements
  • Accurately record seed information
  • Record and report seed collection information and results
       


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 to collect seed

1.1 Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed

1.2 Review work plan for seed collection

1.3 Identify potential locations for seed collection

1.4 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds

1.5 Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions

1.6 Communicate with others involved in seed collection project

1.7 Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment

2. Select and assess seed

2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed

2.2 Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site

2.3 Identify plant species required

2.4 Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants

2.5 Select the appropriate methods of seed collection

2.6 Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant

2.7 Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements

3. Clean and store seed

3.1 Separate seed from other materials

3.2 Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements

3.3 Accurately record seed information

3.4 Record and report seed collection information and results

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:

obtain all necessary permissions and approvals to collect seed in a particular area, including operating in a particular jurisdiction, removal of native seed from a national park and permission from Elders or Custodians to work on Country

use and maintain relevant material, equipment and resources efficiently and safely

carry out seed collecting, cleaning and storage procedures efficiently and safely

identify seed species relevant to plan

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to collecting seed

distinguish between healthy and unhealthy parent plants for seed collection

accurately record seed collection information and results

apply work health and safety procedures for seed collection

apply biosecurity measures in collection and storage of seeds

apply sustainability practices in the context of own work

The candidate must explain:

environmental protection requirements and procedures for minimising environmental impact

native plant and seed characteristics of revegetation site

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

work health and safety requirements for seed collection methods

procedures for collecting, storing and labelling seed

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 to collect seed

1.1 Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed

1.2 Review work plan for seed collection

1.3 Identify potential locations for seed collection

1.4 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds

1.5 Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions

1.6 Communicate with others involved in seed collection project

1.7 Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment

2. Select and assess seed

2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed

2.2 Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site

2.3 Identify plant species required

2.4 Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants

2.5 Select the appropriate methods of seed collection

2.6 Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant

2.7 Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements

3. Clean and store seed

3.1 Separate seed from other materials

3.2 Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements

3.3 Accurately record seed information

3.4 Record and report seed collection information and results

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 and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed 
Review work plan for seed collection 
Identify potential locations for seed collection 
Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds 
Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions 
Communicate with others involved in seed collection project 
Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed 
Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site 
Identify plant species required 
Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants 
Select the appropriate methods of seed collection 
Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant 
Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements 
Separate seed from other materials 
Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements 
Accurately record seed information 
Record and report seed collection information and results 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNAR305 - Collect native seed
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCNAR305 - Collect native seed

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