Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSDT408A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSDT408A - Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample |
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Description | This Unit covers testing seed by separating proteins of varying size and/or electric charge to get a banding pattern that can be used to identify or verify a particular variety. | ||
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. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare seed extraction and gel |
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Element: Carry out electrophoresis |
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Element: Fix and stain sample |
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Element: Evaluate stain |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Maintain laboratory records |
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