FPIFGM3202B
Extract seed

This unit describes the outcomes required to extract and process native or non-native seed using an extraction unit. It includes seed storage requirements and extraction unit maintenanceGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPIFGM3202A Extract seed

Application

The unit involves extracting seed in a variety of work settings, including forest environment settings such as farms, agriculture, workshops, domestic, nurseries and local councils

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Receive seed-bearing material into store

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to extracting seed are identified and followed

1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel

1.3. Seed bearing material is received, visually assessed, and species are identified and checked with container label

1.4. Received containers are weighed and identified in line with site procedures

1.5. Material is stored in dry and well-ventilated conditions in line with site procedures

1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Extract seed

2.1. Seed is extracted in line with work order, and environmental and OHS requirements

2.2. Seed extraction processes are planned and checked for safe working conditions

2.3. Extraction units and equipment are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations

2.4. Seed extraction systems are operated and monitored in line with manufacturer recommendations

2.5. Seed-bearing material is placed in or on extraction unit and agitation is undertaken as required to maximise yield

2.6. Seed capsules are inspected and unextracted seed is reprocessed as required to ensure maximum yield

3. Clean and store seed

3.1. Seed is separated from other material, weighed and stored in line with species requirements and site procedures

3.2. Seed information is accurately recorded in line with site procedures

3.3. Seed is packaged for storage in line with industry, legislative, organisational and environmental requirements

4. Clean and maintain extraction unit

4.1. Residue and other waste material is disposed of in line with site environmental management guidelines

4.2. Extraction units and equipment are cleaned, maintained and calibrated in line with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and environmental requirements

4.3. Abnormal operation or faults with extraction units and equipment are reported for corrective action in line with site procedures

4.4. Work areas are cleaned and maintained in line with site procedures, and organisational and environmental requirements

4.5. Seed extraction information and results are recorded and reported in line with site procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain seed extraction units; efficiently and safely carry out seed extraction techniques; identify a range of seed species from capsules and apply accurate identifying information

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to apply appropriate mathematical techniques to calculate seed weights

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for extracting seed

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the minimisation of environmental impact, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for extracting seed

Environmental risks and hazards

Hazards associated with seed extraction, processing and storage

Range of seed species, including native and non-native

Seed extraction processes for native and non-native species

Storage procedures and requirements for different seed species

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Evidence Required

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can apply safe and efficient techniques to identify, extract, clean and store seed in line with species requirements and organisational guidelines

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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to extracting seed

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to extracting seed

applying seed extraction and storage techniques in line with work order instructions and within prescribed organisational tolerances

operating, cleaning and maintaining seed extraction units and equipment

recording seed species information and extraction results, and maintaining workplace information

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Seed may include:

native species

non-native species

Work order is to include:

information and instructions on material to be extracted

site seed extraction requirements

and may also include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Weight may include:

properly calibrating and maintaining scales

using scales for weighing under licence from the weights and measures authority

Identifiers may include:

alphanumeric

bar codes

colour codes

symbols

Conditions

for storage of material must be free of humidity or wetness to protect against incidence of fungus

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Extraction units and equipment may include:

kilns operated by gas, solar energy, oil or electricity

sieves of various sizes

air-drying racks and trays

lifting devices, such as overhead gantry, fork lift and conveyor belt

electronic and manual scales

Systems may include:

electronic

manual

Seed information includes

details of:

species

weight

place or origin

container identifier

Packaging must:

ensure protection of seeds

maintain traceability to collection source

Records and reports may include:

seed species information

seed extraction processes and results

storage procedures

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Forest Growing and Management


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor