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AHCSDT402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDT402 - Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a seed reference collection that can be used in the identification of seeds and which enables the quality control of laboratory procedures. This unit does not include the identification of seeds.It applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Acquire responsibility for a seed reference collection
  • Review standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection
  • Check existing seed reference materials to ensure labels and records are up to date
  • Confirm procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection
  • Establish record keeping and staff access arrangements
       
Element: Maintain a seed reference collection
  • Review storage conditions to ensure that they comply with SOPs
  • Monitor storage conditions to ensure specimens remain in good condition
  • Update collection and records as new seeds are added
  • Advise management of indicators of deterioration of seeds in collection
       
Element: Update the reference collection
  • Update reference collection as new seeds are identified and identification has been appropriately verified
  • Document information about seed specimen and add to the reference collection
  • Source new verified specimens as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection
       
Element: Provide seed reference materials on request
  • Provide seed reference material with action taken to prevent contamination
  • Verify external requests for access to the seed reference collection and seek approval before being processed
  • Maintain records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Observe safety and biosecurity protocols when handling and processing seed reference materials
  • Dispose of redundant, diseased and outdated seed safely and appropriately
       


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. Acquire responsibility for a seed reference collection

1.1 Review standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection

1.2 Check existing seed reference materials to ensure labels and records are up to date

1.3 Confirm procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection

1.4 Establish record keeping and staff access arrangements

2. Maintain a seed reference collection

2.1 Review storage conditions to ensure that they comply with SOPs

2.2 Monitor storage conditions to ensure specimens remain in good condition

2.3 Update collection and records as new seeds are added

2.4 Advise management of indicators of deterioration of seeds in collection

3. Update the reference collection

3.1 Update reference collection as new seeds are identified and identification has been appropriately verified

3.2 Document information about seed specimen and add to the reference collection

3.3 Source new verified specimens as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection

4. Provide seed reference materials on request

4.1 Provide seed reference material with action taken to prevent contamination

4.2 Verify external requests for access to the seed reference collection and seek approval before being processed

4.3 Maintain records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection

5. Maintain a safe work environment

5.1 Observe safety and biosecurity protocols when handling and processing seed reference materials

5.2 Dispose of redundant, diseased and outdated seed safely and appropriately

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:

communicate with clients and others

keep workplace records

prepare, maintain and update a seed collection for the identification of seeds

source new materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

quarantine and isolation procedures

relevant health, safety and environment requirements

seed biology

seed reference collections - what they are, when and why they should be used

storage requirements of different seed varieties

taxonomic nomenclature


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. Acquire responsibility for a seed reference collection

1.1 Review standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection

1.2 Check existing seed reference materials to ensure labels and records are up to date

1.3 Confirm procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection

1.4 Establish record keeping and staff access arrangements

2. Maintain a seed reference collection

2.1 Review storage conditions to ensure that they comply with SOPs

2.2 Monitor storage conditions to ensure specimens remain in good condition

2.3 Update collection and records as new seeds are added

2.4 Advise management of indicators of deterioration of seeds in collection

3. Update the reference collection

3.1 Update reference collection as new seeds are identified and identification has been appropriately verified

3.2 Document information about seed specimen and add to the reference collection

3.3 Source new verified specimens as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection

4. Provide seed reference materials on request

4.1 Provide seed reference material with action taken to prevent contamination

4.2 Verify external requests for access to the seed reference collection and seek approval before being processed

4.3 Maintain records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection

5. Maintain a safe work environment

5.1 Observe safety and biosecurity protocols when handling and processing seed reference materials

5.2 Dispose of redundant, diseased and outdated seed safely and appropriately

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
Review standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection 
Check existing seed reference materials to ensure labels and records are up to date 
Confirm procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection 
Establish record keeping and staff access arrangements 
Review storage conditions to ensure that they comply with SOPs 
Monitor storage conditions to ensure specimens remain in good condition 
Update collection and records as new seeds are added 
Advise management of indicators of deterioration of seeds in collection 
Update reference collection as new seeds are identified and identification has been appropriately verified 
Document information about seed specimen and add to the reference collection 
Source new verified specimens as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection 
Provide seed reference material with action taken to prevent contamination 
Verify external requests for access to the seed reference collection and seek approval before being processed 
Maintain records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection 
Observe safety and biosecurity protocols when handling and processing seed reference materials 
Dispose of redundant, diseased and outdated seed safely and appropriately 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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