Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support native seed collection across a range of landscapes and environments.
All work is done according to work site guidelines and supervisor's instructions, and in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.
This unit applies to individuals who work under close supervision and undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
Licensing conditions and permissions or approvals apply to the collection of native seed. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Natural Area Restoration (NAR)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for native seed collection |
1.1 Identify materials, tools and equipment required 1.2 Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.6 Confirm licensing and regulatory requirements for seed collection activities |
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2. Support native seed collection |
2.1 Follow work health and safety, environmentally sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures when undertaking seed collection activities 2.2 Provide assistance to support the activities of others, follow supervisor instructions, and seek clarification when necessary 2.3 Provide support to collect seeds from a range of plants and from different areas of plants 2.4 Provide assistance to check seeds for diseases and pests, separate seeds from other materials and weigh and store the seeds 2.5 Place seed in clean containers and label the containers as directed by a supervisor 2.6 Record seed information |
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3. Clean up on completion of seed collection work |
3.1 Store seeds and plant materials 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 3.3Report work outcomes |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCNAR102A Support native seed collection.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
