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AHCSDT402A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCSDT402A - Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection
Description This Unit covers the preparation and maintenance of 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 botanical identification of seeds.
Employability Skills This Unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This Unit applies to senior seed analysts working within enterprise guidelines. In general, they oversee the preparation of samples for testing; conduct and supervise specified tests in accordance with enterprise requirements; interpret and report results; maintain record-keeping systems; and have responsibility for overall laboratory operations, the supervision of staff, and implementation of quality assurance procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil.
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
  • Standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection are reviewed.
  • Existing seed reference materials are checked to ensure labels and records are up to date.
  • Seed collection complies with industry protocols.
  • Procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection are confirmed.
  • Record keeping and staff access arrangements are established.
       
Element: Maintain a seed reference collection
  • Storage conditions are reviewed to ensure that they comply with SOPs.
  • Storage conditions are monitored to ensure seeds remain in good condition.
  • Collection and records are updated as new seeds are added.
  • Indicators of deterioration of seed in collection are advised to management.
       
Element: Update the reference collection
  • Information about seed is documented and added to the reference collection.
  • Reference collection is updated as new seeds are identified according to enterprise guidelines.
  • New materials are sourced as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection.
       
Element: Provide seed reference materials on request
  • Seed reference material is provided, in accordance with enterprise policy , with action taken to prevent contamination.
  • External requests for access to the seed reference collection are verified and approved by manager before being processed.
  • Records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection are maintained.
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Safety and biosecurity protocols are observed when handling and processing seed reference materials.
  • Redundant, diseased and outdated seed is disposed of 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

maintain and update a seed collection

source new materials

keep records

communicate with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Method of assessment

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Required skills include:

Ability to:

maintain seed specimens so that the reference characteristics and attributes are stable in storage and retrieval

keep and update records

communicate appropriately with management, staff and external parties.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

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

storage requirements of different seed varieties

quarantine and isolation procedures

taxonomic nomenclature

seed biology

enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

relevant health, safety and environment requirements.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Industry protocols may include:

ISTA’s "Universal List of Species"; laboratory’s scope of accreditation.

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
Standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection are reviewed. 
Existing seed reference materials are checked to ensure labels and records are up to date. 
Seed collection complies with industry protocols. 
Procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection are confirmed. 
Record keeping and staff access arrangements are established. 
Storage conditions are reviewed to ensure that they comply with SOPs. 
Storage conditions are monitored to ensure seeds remain in good condition. 
Collection and records are updated as new seeds are added. 
Indicators of deterioration of seed in collection are advised to management. 
Information about seed is documented and added to the reference collection. 
Reference collection is updated as new seeds are identified according to enterprise guidelines. 
New materials are sourced as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection. 
Seed reference material is provided, in accordance with enterprise policy , with action taken to prevent contamination. 
External requests for access to the seed reference collection are verified and approved by manager before being processed. 
Records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection are maintained. 
Safety and biosecurity protocols are observed when handling and processing seed reference materials. 
Redundant, diseased and outdated seed is disposed of safely and appropriately. 

Forms

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