Collect native seed

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCNAR305, 'Collect native seed'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Collect native seed' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to collect seed

1.1 Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements to collect seed

1.2 Review work plan for seed collection

1.3 Identify potential locations for seed collection

1.4 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds

1.5 Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions

1.6 Communicate with others involved in seed collection project

1.7 Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment

2. Select and assess seed

2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed

2.2 Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site

2.3 Identify plant species required

2.4 Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seeds are from healthy plants

2.5 Select the appropriate methods of seed collection

2.6 Collect seed from a range of plants and different areas of the plant without causing damage to the parent plant

2.7 Place seed in clean containers and clearly and accurately label according to organisational requirements

3. Clean and store seed

3.1 Separate seed from other materials

3.2 Weigh and store seed in line with species requirements

3.3 Accurately record seed information

3.4 Record and report seed collection information and results


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCNAR305 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC31416 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC31716 - Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
  • AHC31516 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC21016 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC32516 - Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work