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AHCSDT306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform a seed germination test

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDT306 - Perform a seed germination test
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to performing germination tests on a seed sample under laboratory conditions. 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: Interpret and schedule test requirements
  • Identify seeds to be germinated, test methods and equipment
  • Recognise hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the sample, seed pre-treatment, test methods, reagents and/or equipment
  • Plan work sequences
       
Element: Prepare materials for test
  • Draw prescribed number of replicates
  • Select and prepare growing media
  • Pre-treat seed to break physiological dormancy where necessary
  • Check water quality and pH is within required tolerances
  • Check and prepare apparatus and equipment for germinating seeds
       
Element: Plant and maintain seeds
  • Plant seed on or into selected media
  • Monitor temperature and light conditions of germination apparatus in accordance with test procedures
       
Element: Evaluate test results
  • Categorise seedlings and count as normal or abnormal
  • Assess un-germinated seed as hard, fresh or dead
  • Assess other determinations for un-germinated seed if required
  • Record and report results
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Minimise wastes and environmental impacts
  • Collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste
  • Clean and store equipment and reagents
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Interpret and schedule test requirements

1.1 Identify seeds to be germinated, test methods and equipment

1.2 Recognise hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the sample, seed pre-treatment, test methods, reagents and/or equipment

1.3 Plan work sequences

2. Prepare materials for test

2.1 Draw prescribed number of replicates

2.2 Select and prepare growing media

2.3 Pre-treat seed to break physiological dormancy where necessary

2.4 Check water quality and pH is within required tolerances

2.5 Check and prepare apparatus and equipment for germinating seeds

3. Plant and maintain seeds

3.1 Plant seed on or into selected media

3.2 Monitor temperature and light conditions of germination apparatus in accordance with test procedures

4. Evaluate test results

4.1 Categorise seedlings and count as normal or abnormal

4.2 Assess un-germinated seed as hard, fresh or dead

4.3 Assess other determinations for un-germinated seed if required

4.4 Record and report results

5. Maintain a safe work environment

5.1 Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)

5.2 Minimise wastes and environmental impacts

5.3 Collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste

5.4 Clean and store equipment and reagents

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:

Prepare for seed germination testing

assess seed germination

perform germination tests on a seed sample under laboratory conditions

prepare growing media

record and report test results

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

assessment of germination and determining need for retesting

calculations, tolerances and rounding results

enterprise and/or legal traceability requirements

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

relevant health, safety and environment requirements

seed biology

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Interpret and schedule test requirements

1.1 Identify seeds to be germinated, test methods and equipment

1.2 Recognise hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the sample, seed pre-treatment, test methods, reagents and/or equipment

1.3 Plan work sequences

2. Prepare materials for test

2.1 Draw prescribed number of replicates

2.2 Select and prepare growing media

2.3 Pre-treat seed to break physiological dormancy where necessary

2.4 Check water quality and pH is within required tolerances

2.5 Check and prepare apparatus and equipment for germinating seeds

3. Plant and maintain seeds

3.1 Plant seed on or into selected media

3.2 Monitor temperature and light conditions of germination apparatus in accordance with test procedures

4. Evaluate test results

4.1 Categorise seedlings and count as normal or abnormal

4.2 Assess un-germinated seed as hard, fresh or dead

4.3 Assess other determinations for un-germinated seed if required

4.4 Record and report results

5. Maintain a safe work environment

5.1 Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)

5.2 Minimise wastes and environmental impacts

5.3 Collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste

5.4 Clean and store equipment and reagents

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 seeds to be germinated, test methods and equipment 
Recognise hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the sample, seed pre-treatment, test methods, reagents and/or equipment 
Plan work sequences 
Draw prescribed number of replicates 
Select and prepare growing media 
Pre-treat seed to break physiological dormancy where necessary 
Check water quality and pH is within required tolerances 
Check and prepare apparatus and equipment for germinating seeds 
Plant seed on or into selected media 
Monitor temperature and light conditions of germination apparatus in accordance with test procedures 
Categorise seedlings and count as normal or abnormal 
Assess un-germinated seed as hard, fresh or dead 
Assess other determinations for un-germinated seed if required 
Record and report results 
Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Minimise wastes and environmental impacts 
Collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste 
Clean and store equipment and reagents 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSDT306 - Perform a seed germination test
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