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:

take seed samples for testing by other agencies

package and label seed samples

record workplace information about seed samples.

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.

Required skills

select and evaluate the equipment to be used to provide a representative sample within the guidelines of the relevant certification authority.

sample seed from a truck on arrival at a processing plant using appropriate sampling techniques

sample seed in bulk containers and/or sacks using appropriate sampling techniques

sample graded and/or treated seed

prepare samples for despatch

use tools for sampling and prepare a sample for despatch.

complete relevant sampling documentation

recognise common weed seeds and other seed contaminants

use appropriate recording and labelling techniques

carry our moisture testing, temperature and seed density tests in accordance with enterprise requirements

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

personnel protective equipment used for sampling treated seed

the principles of sampling

what type of seed requires sampling

correct methods of sampling

the controlling bodies of seed movement - Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) and other certification agencies

relevant workplace records and other documentation

seed handling and the importance of seed moisture content at all stages of the cleaning process.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Representative seed sampling may include:

drawing a representative seed sample for testing against relevant industry standards including the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), OECD and AOSCA or for other industry quality standards.

Use of sampling equipment may include:

equipment from the basic Nobbe trier and spike samplers through to inline automatic samplers.