Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the roles of senior seed analysts who perform a range of advanced tests on seed in seed laboratories and may supervise the work of seed analysts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Entrants into the Certificate IV in Seed Testing must hold the following units of competency or their equivalent:
- AHCSDT301 Prepare a working sample
- AHCSDT302 Identify seeds
- AHCSDT304 Perform a seed purity analysis
- AHCSDT305 Perform a seed moisture test
- AHCSDT306 Perform a seed germination test
- AHCSDT307 Perform a 'Determination of Other Seeds by Number' test
- AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
- AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
- AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 18
- Core Units = 9
- Elective Units = 9
Core Units
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCSDT402 |
Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection |
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AHCSDT404 |
Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures |
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AHCSDT406 |
Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory |
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AHCSDT409 |
Perform a tetrazolium test |
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AHCSDT410 |
Perform seed vigour test |
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AHCSDT411 |
Perform a 1000 seed weight test |
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AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK401 |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Elective Units
- Select 5 units from list below
- 4 units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in a seed testing laboratory and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCSDT401 |
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory |
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AHCSDT403 |
Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed |
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AHCSDT405 |
Handle & store quarantinable seeds |
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AHCSDT407 |
Perform an endophytic seed test |
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AHCSDT408 |
Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample |
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MSL904001 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL924001 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL924002 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL934002 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL934003 |
Maintain and control stocks |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC41512 Certificate IV in Seed Testing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
