Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to estimate the number of other species of seeds either generally (e.g. all other species) or by reference to one category or species of seed. It applies to seed analysts working within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 a working sample | 1.1 Identify seed to be tested and complete records 1.2 Prepare a working sample from submitted sample 1.3 Ensure that size of working sample conforms with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules 1.4 Select the extent of determination of other species based on client requirements, seed quantity or seed characteristics |
2. Examine seeds in working sample | 2.1 Search working sample for seeds of all other species or of certain stated species as required 2.2 Count number of seeds found for each species |
3. Calculate results | 3.1 Express result as the number of seeds belonging to each stated species or category found in the quantity examined 3.2 Calculate the number of seeds per unit weight 3.3 Express result as total number of seeds found in total weight examined where two or more tests are carried out 3.4 Make comparison of result with other determinations in the same or in a different laboratory |
4. Report results | 4.1 Report result under ‘other determinations’ 4.2 Record actual weight of seed examined 4.3 Record the scientific name and number of seeds of each species sought and found in the actual weight of seed examined 4.4 Record the extent of other species of seed |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Seed testing (SDT)