Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCSDT409A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform a tetrazolium seed viability test
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCSDT409A - Perform a tetrazolium seed viability test |
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Description | This Unit covers the process of staining seeds with a tetrazolium solution to assess seed viability or germination potential. | ||
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 replicates for testing |
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Element: Pre-moisten replicates |
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Element: Stain with tetrazolium solution |
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Element: Evaluate test results |
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Element: Finalise reporting and clean up |
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