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

AHCSDT307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDT307 - Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to estimate the number of other species of seeds either generally (e.g. all other species) or by reference to one category or species of seed. 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.
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 a working sample
  • Identify seed to be tested and complete records
  • Prepare a working sample from submitted sample
  • Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules
  • Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics
       
Element: Examine seeds in working sample
  • Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required
  • Count number of seeds found for each species
       
Element: Calculate results
  • Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined
  • Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight
  • Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out
  • Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory
       
Element: Report results
  • Report result under ‘other determinations’
  • Record actual weight of seed examined
  • Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined
  • Record the extent of other species of seed
       


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 a working sample

1.1 Identify seed to be tested and complete records

1.2 Prepare a working sample from submitted sample

1.3 Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules

1.4 Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics

2. Examine seeds in working sample

2.1 Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required

2.2 Count number of seeds found for each species

3. Calculate results

3.1 Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined

3.2 Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight

3.3 Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out

3.4 Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory

4. Report results

4.1 Report result under ‘other determinations’

4.2 Record actual weight of seed examined

4.3 Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined

4.4 Record the extent of other species of 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

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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. Prepare a working sample

1.1 Identify seed to be tested and complete records

1.2 Prepare a working sample from submitted sample

1.3 Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules

1.4 Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics

2. Examine seeds in working sample

2.1 Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required

2.2 Count number of seeds found for each species

3. Calculate results

3.1 Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined

3.2 Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight

3.3 Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out

3.4 Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory

4. Report results

4.1 Report result under ‘other determinations’

4.2 Record actual weight of seed examined

4.3 Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined

4.4 Record the extent of other species of seed

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 seed to be tested and complete records 
Prepare a working sample from submitted sample 
Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules 
Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics 
Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required 
Count number of seeds found for each species 
Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined 
Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight 
Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out 
Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory 
Report result under ‘other determinations’ 
Record actual weight of seed examined 
Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined 
Record the extent of other species of seed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSDT307 - Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test
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