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Evidence Guide: AHCBAC407 - Save, prepare and store agricultural seed

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AHCBAC407 - Save, prepare and store agricultural seed

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Select seed from agricultural crops

  1. Calculate the quantity of seed required to sow the following season's crop
  2. Calculate the area of crop needed to produce the required quantity of seed for the following season's crop
  3. Select a portion of the crop to be used as seed, based on the calculated requirements and its health, vigour, and grain size
  4. Record the soil type in the selected portion of the crop
  5. Implement measures to improve seed and plant health, vigour and uniformity within the selected area
  6. Identify application of any chemicals to the crop and consider detrimental environmental impacts
  7. Implement enterprise work health and safety policies
Calculate the quantity of seed required to sow the following season's crop

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Calculate the area of crop needed to produce the required quantity of seed for the following season's crop

Completed
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Select a portion of the crop to be used as seed, based on the calculated requirements and its health, vigour, and grain size

Completed
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Record the soil type in the selected portion of the crop

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Implement measures to improve seed and plant health, vigour and uniformity within the selected area

Completed
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Identify application of any chemicals to the crop and consider detrimental environmental impacts

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Implement enterprise work health and safety policies

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Evaluate and grade seed

  1. Assess grain variety for its suitability for the location, the soil, and the organisation's current marketing requirements after harvest
  2. Research information regarding new varieties or trial results and progress for input to management decision-making
  3. Grade the seed to the required size either on or off-site
  4. Apply fungicidal and insecticidal dressings to the seed appropriately
  5. Collect, prepare and forward test samples to the analysing body, according to the guidelines of that body
  6. Collect, maintain and store records of observations, information gathered, and results of tests and grading appropriately
  7. Refer records to the appropriate person for analysis and decision-making
  8. Select and hygienically prepare storage facilities
  9. Transfer seed to the storage facility appropriately
  10. Ensure seed is stored under conditions that maintain its quality and germination capacity
  11. Conduct appropriate periodical checks of seed in long-term storage for quality factors and viability
  12. Collect, prepare and forward seed samples for laboratory testing and analysis according to prescribed guidelines
  13. Create, maintain and store records of seed storage, tests and inspections appropriately to the seed storage program
  14. Monitor the condition of storage facilities using the schedule and methods outlined in the seed storage program and take appropriate corrective action to maintain seed quality
  15. Ensure activities around the seed storage facilities are undertaken appropriately to the grain storage program
Assess grain variety for its suitability for the location, the soil, and the organisation's current marketing requirements after harvest

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Research information regarding new varieties or trial results and progress for input to management decision-making

Completed
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Grade the seed to the required size either on or off-site

Completed
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Apply fungicidal and insecticidal dressings to the seed appropriately

Completed
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Collect, prepare and forward test samples to the analysing body, according to the guidelines of that body

Completed
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Collect, maintain and store records of observations, information gathered, and results of tests and grading appropriately

Completed
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Refer records to the appropriate person for analysis and decision-making

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Select and hygienically prepare storage facilities

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Transfer seed to the storage facility appropriately

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Ensure seed is stored under conditions that maintain its quality and germination capacity

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Conduct appropriate periodical checks of seed in long-term storage for quality factors and viability

Completed
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Collect, prepare and forward seed samples for laboratory testing and analysis according to prescribed guidelines

Completed
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Create, maintain and store records of seed storage, tests and inspections appropriately to the seed storage program

Completed
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Monitor the condition of storage facilities using the schedule and methods outlined in the seed storage program and take appropriate corrective action to maintain seed quality

Completed
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Ensure activities around the seed storage facilities are undertaken appropriately to the grain storage program

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Collect and deliver seed

  1. Establish delivery or supply terms and apply when collecting or delivering seed
  2. Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to local State and Federal legislation and regulations
  3. Observe regulations relating to the interstate movement of seeds
  4. Implement enterprise biosecurity policies
Establish delivery or supply terms and apply when collecting or delivering seed

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Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to local State and Federal legislation and regulations

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Observe regulations relating to the interstate movement of seeds

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Implement enterprise biosecurity policies

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select seed from agricultural crops

1.1 Calculate the quantity of seed required to sow the following season's crop

1.2 Calculate the area of crop needed to produce the required quantity of seed for the following season's crop

1.3 Select a portion of the crop to be used as seed, based on the calculated requirements and its health, vigour, and grain size

1.4 Record the soil type in the selected portion of the crop

1.5 Implement measures to improve seed and plant health, vigour and uniformity within the selected area

1.6 Identify application of any chemicals to the crop and consider detrimental environmental impacts

1.7 Implement enterprise work health and safety policies

2. Evaluate and grade seed

2.1 Assess grain variety for its suitability for the location, the soil, and the organisation's current marketing requirements after harvest

2.2 Research information regarding new varieties or trial results and progress for input to management decision-making

2.3 Grade the seed to the required size either on or off-site

2.4 Apply fungicidal and insecticidal dressings to the seed appropriately

2.5 Collect, prepare and forward test samples to the analysing body, according to the guidelines of that body

2.6 Collect, maintain and store records of observations, information gathered, and results of tests and grading appropriately

2.7 Refer records to the appropriate person for analysis and decision-making

3 Store seed

3.1 Select and hygienically prepare storage facilities

3.2 Transfer seed to the storage facility appropriately

3.3 Ensure seed is stored under conditions that maintain its quality and germination capacity

3.4 Conduct appropriate periodical checks of seed in long-term storage for quality factors and viability

3.5 Collect, prepare and forward seed samples for laboratory testing and analysis according to prescribed guidelines

3.6 Create, maintain and store records of seed storage, tests and inspections appropriately to the seed storage program

3.7 Monitor the condition of storage facilities using the schedule and methods outlined in the seed storage program and take appropriate corrective action to maintain seed quality

3.8 Ensure activities around the seed storage facilities are undertaken appropriately to the grain storage program

4. Collect and deliver seed

4.1 Establish delivery or supply terms and apply when collecting or delivering seed

4.2 Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to local State and Federal legislation and regulations

4.3 Observe regulations relating to the interstate movement of seeds

4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select seed from agricultural crops

1.1 Calculate the quantity of seed required to sow the following season's crop

1.2 Calculate the area of crop needed to produce the required quantity of seed for the following season's crop

1.3 Select a portion of the crop to be used as seed, based on the calculated requirements and its health, vigour, and grain size

1.4 Record the soil type in the selected portion of the crop

1.5 Implement measures to improve seed and plant health, vigour and uniformity within the selected area

1.6 Identify application of any chemicals to the crop and consider detrimental environmental impacts

1.7 Implement enterprise work health and safety policies

2. Evaluate and grade seed

2.1 Assess grain variety for its suitability for the location, the soil, and the organisation's current marketing requirements after harvest

2.2 Research information regarding new varieties or trial results and progress for input to management decision-making

2.3 Grade the seed to the required size either on or off-site

2.4 Apply fungicidal and insecticidal dressings to the seed appropriately

2.5 Collect, prepare and forward test samples to the analysing body, according to the guidelines of that body

2.6 Collect, maintain and store records of observations, information gathered, and results of tests and grading appropriately

2.7 Refer records to the appropriate person for analysis and decision-making

3 Store seed

3.1 Select and hygienically prepare storage facilities

3.2 Transfer seed to the storage facility appropriately

3.3 Ensure seed is stored under conditions that maintain its quality and germination capacity

3.4 Conduct appropriate periodical checks of seed in long-term storage for quality factors and viability

3.5 Collect, prepare and forward seed samples for laboratory testing and analysis according to prescribed guidelines

3.6 Create, maintain and store records of seed storage, tests and inspections appropriately to the seed storage program

3.7 Monitor the condition of storage facilities using the schedule and methods outlined in the seed storage program and take appropriate corrective action to maintain seed quality

3.8 Ensure activities around the seed storage facilities are undertaken appropriately to the grain storage program

4. Collect and deliver seed

4.1 Establish delivery or supply terms and apply when collecting or delivering seed

4.2 Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to local State and Federal legislation and regulations

4.3 Observe regulations relating to the interstate movement of seeds

4.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies

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:

select appropriate seed tests

apply pre and post-harvest treatments for seed

identify varieties from growth patterns

identify weed seeds and contaminants

identify pests in stored grain and initiate control measures

calculate volumes, capacities, areas, ratios for seed, storages, and chemicals

keep, update and maintain records relating to test results, provenance, varieties, pest control measures, and other relevant information about the seed

calculate the quantity of seed required for the following season

grade and test seed and interpret the results

store the seed for use in the following season

maintain grain in storage to ensure maximum quality and yield when used

implement work health and safety policies in the context of the work team

implement enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of the work team

implement enterprise environmental sustainability practices.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

identification of varieties

seed treatment and cleaning measures

sources of purchased seed

inoculation treatments and seed dressings used within the organisation

records and documentation required for tracking and handling of seed

storage techniques and requirements for seed and grain

environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to the enterprise

relevant legislation and regulations relating to WHS, contractor engagement, chemical use and application, vehicle and plant use, and to the use, handling and sale of seed

sound management practices and processes to minimise noise, odours, and debris from sowing operations

enterprise biosecurity policies.

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