Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of sampling seed before and after processing and defines the standard required to: take seed samples for testing by other agencies; package and label seed samples; record workplace information about seed samples. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to sampling seed both on arrival at a processing plant and after processing for quality and certification purposes. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Sample seed before cleaning or processing |
1.1. The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements. 1.2. Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements. 1.3. Samples are inspected visually for contaminants. 1.4. Results of sampling are recorded or reported to supervisors. 1.5. Seed load is directed for storage as appropriate. 1.6. Samples are labelled, recorded and kept for future reference. |
2. Sample seed after processing |
2.1. The seed lot is prepared for sampling in accordance with job requirements. 2.2. Sampling equipment is selected for use in accordance with the type of seed and the job requirements. 2.3. Samples are taken according to specified sampling techniques. 2.4. Samples are batched and labelled. 2.5. Samples are packaged with accompanying notation and forwarded to relevant authorities. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Representative seed sampling may include: |
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Use of sampling equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Seed processing |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |