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

AHCSDT301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare a working sample

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDT301 - Prepare a working sample
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtaining a working sample from a seed sample submitted for testing. It applies to seed analysts working within enterprise requirements and procedures.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Receive submitted sample
  • Receive submitted sample and verify with submitted documentation
  • Notify supervisor if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory
  • Check paperwork and complete labelling and data entry
  • Prepare submitted sample for testing as soon as practicable
  • Handle submitted sample and, if necessary, store under optimum species specific conditions
       
Element: Reduce sample
  • Check working area and equipment for cleanliness
  • Reduce submitted sample to equal or greater than the required working sample size
  • Undertake sample reductionusing prescribed apparatus and methods
  • Use mechanical dividerswhere appropriate
  • Present working sample for testing
  • Complete labelling and records
       
Element: Store working sample after testing
  • Check and verify records and labels for tested samples before storing
  • Handle samples according to enterprise guidelines where live insects have been detected before storage
  • Store samples after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits
       


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. Receive submitted sample

1.1 Receive submitted sample and verify with submitted documentation

1.2 Notify supervisor if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory

1.3 Check paperwork and complete labelling and data entry

1.4 Prepare submitted sample for testing as soon as practicable

1.5 Handle submitted sample and, if necessary, store under optimum species specific conditions

2. Reduce sample

2.1 Check working area and equipment for cleanliness

2.2 Reduce submitted sample to equal or greater than the required working sample size

2.3 Undertake sample reductionusing prescribed apparatus and methods

2.4 Use mechanical dividerswhere appropriate

2.5 Present working sample for testing

2.6 Complete labelling and records

3. Store working sample after testing

3.1 Check and verify records and labels for tested samples before storing

3.2 Handle samples according to enterprise guidelines where live insects have been detected before storage

3.3 Store samples after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits

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 a working sample from a seed sample submitted for testing

receive submitted samples

reduce samples

store submitted and working samples after testing

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

mechanical dividers and their applications

procedures for obtaining working samples for different tests

relevant work health, safety and environment requirements

sample reduction methods and apparatus

seed handling and storage

the role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing

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. Receive submitted sample

1.1 Receive submitted sample and verify with submitted documentation

1.2 Notify supervisor if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory

1.3 Check paperwork and complete labelling and data entry

1.4 Prepare submitted sample for testing as soon as practicable

1.5 Handle submitted sample and, if necessary, store under optimum species specific conditions

2. Reduce sample

2.1 Check working area and equipment for cleanliness

2.2 Reduce submitted sample to equal or greater than the required working sample size

2.3 Undertake sample reductionusing prescribed apparatus and methods

2.4 Use mechanical dividerswhere appropriate

2.5 Present working sample for testing

2.6 Complete labelling and records

3. Store working sample after testing

3.1 Check and verify records and labels for tested samples before storing

3.2 Handle samples according to enterprise guidelines where live insects have been detected before storage

3.3 Store samples after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits

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
Receive submitted sample and verify with submitted documentation 
Notify supervisor if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory 
Check paperwork and complete labelling and data entry 
Prepare submitted sample for testing as soon as practicable 
Handle submitted sample and, if necessary, store under optimum species specific conditions 
Check working area and equipment for cleanliness 
Reduce submitted sample to equal or greater than the required working sample size 
Undertake sample reductionusing prescribed apparatus and methods 
Use mechanical dividerswhere appropriate 
Present working sample for testing 
Complete labelling and records 
Check and verify records and labels for tested samples before storing 
Handle samples according to enterprise guidelines where live insects have been detected before storage 
Store samples after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSDT301 - Prepare a working sample
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AHCSDT301 - Prepare a working sample

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