Application
This unit of competency 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 maintenance.
The unit applies to those who extract seed in a variety or work settings, including forest environment settings such as farms, agriculture, workshops, domestic, nurseries and local councils.
The unit applies to Forestry technician, Nursery technician, Supervisor (Forestry operations), Tree planter, Silviculturist, Arboriculture technician
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Prepare for seed extraction | 1.1 Review and clarify work order with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Receive and visually assess seed bearing material and ensure species is identified on container label. 1.3 Weigh and label containers with identifiers in line with site procedures. 1.4 Store material in dry and well-ventilated conditions. |
2. Extract seed | 2.1 Plan and check seed extraction processes for safe working conditions 2.2 Select appropriate extraction units and equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 2.3 Operate and monitor seed extraction systems to extract maximum seed yield. 2.4 Inspect seed capsules and reprocess as required to ensure maximum yield. |
3. Clean and store seed | 3.1 Weigh and store separated seed in line with species requirements and site procedures. 3.2 Accurately record seed information. 3.3 Package seed for storage with label to maintain traceability to collection source. |
4. Clean and maintain extraction unit | 4.1 Clean, maintain and calibrate extraction units and equipment. 4.2 Dispose of residue and other waste material in line with site environmental management guidelines. 4.3 Report abnormal operation or faults in equipment for corrective action. 4.4 Clean and maintain work areas in line with site procedures, and organisational and environmental requirements. 4.5 Record and report results of seed extraction process. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
apply safe and efficient techniques to identify, extract, clean and store seed in line with species requirements, work order and organisational guidelines
operate seed extraction units and equipment including
kilns operated by gas, solar energy, oil or electricity
sieves of various sizes
air-drying racks and trays
conveyor belt
clean, maintain and calibrate seed extraction units and equipment
record seed species information and extraction results including
species name
weight
place or origin
container identifier.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for extracting seed
organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for extracting seed
environmental protection requirements for extracting seed
the cleaning maintenance and calibration of plant, tools and equipment
hazards associated with seed extraction, processing and storage
seed species, including native and non-native
seed extraction processes
identification of seed species from capsules
storage procedures and requirements for different seed species
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
manual or automated seed extraction equipment
material with seed to be extracted
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
work order, workplace requirements and site standards for extracting seed.
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. | |
calibrate scales, ensuring compliance with weights and measure authority. | |
correctly label seeds complete records, reports and maintenance logs. | |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management