Process 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 FWPFGM2213, 'Process seed'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Process 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

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 to process seed

1.1 Interpret and check work order, with appropriate personnel, if required

1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures in line with relevant regulations and workplace requirements for processing seed

1.3 Select and check equipment appropriate to work requirements for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations

1.4 Check seed processing operations for safe working conditions and plans in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

2. Treat and store seed

2.1 Separate seeds from other materials, weigh and store in line with species and site procedures

2.2 Treat seeds to prevent deterioration in line with seed species and site procedures

2.3 Record seed information accurately in line with site procedures

2.4 Package seed for storage in line with industry and workplace requirements.

3. Prepare seed sample for viability testing

3.1 Identify and check seed sample for testing in line with work order

3.2 Remove seed sample from lot and prepare for testing in line with site procedures, and industry, organisational and environmental requirements

3.3 Clearly label and package representative seed sample for despatch to testing body in line with site procedures

3.4 Record seed sample information accurately in line with site procedures.

4. Despatch seed

4.1 Interpret and check seed request specifications, with appropriate personnel

4.2 Retrieve seed from storage, and calculate quantities and species of seed to meet request specifications

4.3 Weigh, document and place each seed species in an appropriate container in line with request requirements and site procedures

4.4 Mix multiple seed lots thoroughly, as required in line with request specifications

4.5 Accurately and clearly label seed and seed mixtures in line with industry requirements and site procedures

4.6 Organise and undertake despatch of seed in line with request specifications and site procedures

4.7 Record and report seed processing results in line with industry requirements, site procedures and environmental requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPFGM2213 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP20116 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management