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Evidence Guide: AHCSDT403 - Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed

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AHCSDT403 - Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed

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

Prepare for Anguina testing

  1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, required test methods, equipment and staff to be involved in the test
  2. Clean and calibrate equipment and working space
  3. Prepare the working sample or sub-samples using mixing and dividing processes
  4. Record sample details on worksheets and sample packets
Review test request to identify samples to be tested, required test methods, equipment and staff to be involved in the test

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Clean and calibrate equipment and working space

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Prepare the working sample or sub-samples using mixing and dividing processes

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Record sample details on worksheets and sample packets

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Inspect seed samples

  1. Inspect a prescribed sample weight of ryegrass seed on a diaphanoscope for the presence of galls
  2. Separate any galls present into yellow and black galls, count and report separately
Inspect a prescribed sample weight of ryegrass seed on a diaphanoscope for the presence of galls

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Separate any galls present into yellow and black galls, count and report separately

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Examine galls

  1. Soak galls in water for prescribed period
  2. Dissect galls and examine under a microscope for the presence of nematodes
  3. Record the presence of nematodes
Soak galls in water for prescribed period

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Dissect galls and examine under a microscope for the presence of nematodes

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Record the presence of nematodes

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Report results

  1. Review testing procedures carried out by analysts
  2. Issue a report of ‘no galls found’ where no galls are found on the prescribed weight of seed
  3. Report as ‘number of galls per sample weight’ where galls containing nematodes have been detected
Review testing procedures carried out by analysts

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Issue a report of ‘no galls found’ where no galls are found on the prescribed weight of seed

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Report as ‘number of galls per sample weight’ where galls containing nematodes have been detected

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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. Prepare for Anguina testing

1.1 Review test request to identify samples to be tested, required test methods, equipment and staff to be involved in the test

1.2 Clean and calibrate equipment and working space

1.3 Prepare the working sample or sub-samples using mixing and dividing processes

1.4 Record sample details on worksheets and sample packets

2. Inspect seed samples

2.1 Inspect a prescribed sample weight of ryegrass seed on a diaphanoscope for the presence of galls

2.2 Separate any galls present into yellow and black galls, count and report separately

3. Examine galls

3.1 Soak galls in water for prescribed period

3.2 Dissect galls and examine under a microscope for the presence of nematodes

3.3 Record the presence of nematodes

4. Report results

4.1 Review testing procedures carried out by analysts

4.2 Issue a report of ‘no galls found’ where no galls are found on the prescribed weight of seed

4.3 Report as ‘number of galls per sample weight’ where galls containing nematodes have been detected

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. Prepare for Anguina testing

1.1 Review test request to identify samples to be tested, required test methods, equipment and staff to be involved in the test

1.2 Clean and calibrate equipment and working space

1.3 Prepare the working sample or sub-samples using mixing and dividing processes

1.4 Record sample details on worksheets and sample packets

2. Inspect seed samples

2.1 Inspect a prescribed sample weight of ryegrass seed on a diaphanoscope for the presence of galls

2.2 Separate any galls present into yellow and black galls, count and report separately

3. Examine galls

3.1 Soak galls in water for prescribed period

3.2 Dissect galls and examine under a microscope for the presence of nematodes

3.3 Record the presence of nematodes

4. Report results

4.1 Review testing procedures carried out by analysts

4.2 Issue a report of ‘no galls found’ where no galls are found on the prescribed weight of seed

4.3 Report as ‘number of galls per sample weight’ where galls containing nematodes have been detected

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:

identify galls on ryegrass seed

inspect seed samples using a diaphanoscope

plan and delegate testing tasks

use a microscope to detect nematode gall (Anguina spp.)

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

basic nematode identification

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

recording and reporting protocols

relevant health, safety and environment requirements

seed biology

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