Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to store and handle seeds subject to quarantine or isolation in accordance with laboratory procedures and in compliance with Australian Department of Agriculture (DA) or other regulatory requirements.
It applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Seed testing (SDT)
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. Handle and test quarantinable seed |
1.1 Plan work practices involving the handling and testing of quarantinable seed to ensure compliance 1.2 Undertake seed testing procedures so that methods and equipment are fit for purpose 1.3 Implement procedures to ensure the accuracy, efficiency and DA compliance of equipment 1.4 Supervise and mentor team members to ensure DA compliance |
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2. Store quarantinable seeds |
2.1 Identify DA and laboratory requirements for storage facilities and associated document processes 2.2 Store quarantinable seeds in accordance with DA requirements and documented procedures 2.3 Secure stored quarantinable seed to prevent unauthorised access |
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3. Report non- compliance |
3.1 Report incidents and occurrences of non-compliance with storage or handling of quarantinable seeds 3.2 Provide supervision and training for laboratory personnel to meet compliance 3.3 Redesign or adjust workplace practices to prevent repetition of non-compliance |
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 AHCSDT405A Handle & store quarantinable seeds.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
