Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, treat and store seed for native revegetation projects.
This unit applies to workers who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources to collect seed in a bush environment.
Licensing conditions and permissions or approvals apply to the collection of native seed. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to collect seed | 1.1 Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed 1.2 Review work plan for seed collection 1.3 Identify potential locations for seed collection 1.4 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds 1.5 Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions 1.6 Communicate with others involved in seed collection project 1.7 Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment |
2. Select and assess seed | 2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed 2.2 Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site 2.3 Identify plant species required 2.4 Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants 2.5 Select the appropriate methods of seed collection 2.6 Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant 2.7 Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements |
3. Clean and store seed | 3.1 Separate seed from other materials 3.2 Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements 3.3 Accurately record seed information 3.4 Record and report seed collection information and results |
Evidence of Performance
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:
obtain all necessary permissions and approvals to collect seed in a particular area, including operating in a particular jurisdiction, removal of native seed from a national park and permission from Elders or Custodians to work on Country
use and maintain relevant material, equipment and resources efficiently and safely
carry out seed collecting, cleaning and storage procedures efficiently and safely
identify seed species relevant to plan
follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to collecting seed
distinguish between healthy and unhealthy parent plants for seed collection
accurately record seed collection information and results
apply work health and safety procedures for seed collection
apply biosecurity measures in collection and storage of seeds
apply sustainability practices in the context of own work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must explain:
environmental protection requirements and procedures for minimising environmental impact
native plant and seed characteristics of revegetation site
types of diseases and pests likely to infect a range of seed species
work health and safety requirements for seed collection methods
procedures for collecting, storing and labelling seed
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Natural Area Restoration (NAR)