Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and monitor the implementation of seed collection or sowing programs. The unit includes collection of native and non-native species.
The unit applies to those who manage seed collection in settings such as: forest environments, farms, agriculture, nurseries and local councils.
The unit applies to Forestry technician, Nursery technician, Supervisor (Forestry operations), Tree planter, Silviculturist, Arboriculture technician
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Plan seed collection | 1.1 Analyse seeding and/or planting program and identify seed characteristic requirements. 1.2 Identify seed collection opportunities and determine a suitable area for seed collection. 1.3 Select seed collection methods and determine the quantity, cost and impacts on provenances and species. 1.4 Identify the required approvals and seek and obtain from relevant authorities. 1.5 Determine measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets. 1.6 Seed collection plan, costs and performance indicators are clearly documented and communicated to appropriate personnel. |
2. Implement and monitor seed collection | 2.1 Coordinate and schedule resources required for seed collection. 2.2 Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure safety. 2.3 Implement the seed collection plan. 2.4 Monitor seed collection activities to ensure compliance requirements are adhered to. 2.5 Adjust seed collection activities to meet site conditions and communicate to appropriate personnel. |
3. Review seed collection | 3.1 Assess and evaluate data from seed collection activity to confirm techniques, methodologies and costs are in line with plan. 3.2 Identify issues and impediments to seed collection activities and program costs. 3.3 Prepare a cost benefit analysis and make recommendations to improve future seed collecting activity. 3.4 Record and report seed collection activity to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
follow legal and regulatory requirements, and codes of practice for managing seed collection
follow organisational policies and procedures for managing seed collection
develop a plan for seed collection which includes measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets
coordinate and schedule resources, and manage the work of others to achieve specific outcomes
monitor seed collection operations, ensuring that activity follows quality standards
document results from seed collection activities and prepare a report for relevant personnel.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
applicable regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for managing seed collection
organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for managing seed collection
environmental risks and hazards of seed collection
seed collection methods including:
climbing
removal of branches with rifle
elevated platform vehicles
collecting after falling or felling
ladders
shaking
biological signs that indicate that the seed crop is ready to be collected
procedures to extract and handle seed from collected material, including handling procedures of the seed crop after picking
treatment and documentation requirements of extracted seed
characteristics of seed including:
provenance
potential growth characteristics
forest types
optimum time to collect
physiology and biology
dormancy
species
process for approvals to undertake seed collection
established communication channels and protocols
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
seed collection site
tools and equipment required to collect seed
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational requirements and standards for managing seed collection.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate costs of seed collecting activity and simple cost benefit analysis |
Oral communication skills to: | interact with land owners, and internal and external bodies and groups to gain approvals disseminate information about seed collecting activity to appropriate personnel. |
Writing skills to: | prepare a seed collecting plan and report on seed collection activity. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management