AHCECR102 Support native seed collection

Release: 1

AHCECR102 Support native seed collection

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support native seed collection across a range of landscapes and environments.

The unit applies to individuals who work under close supervision and undertake defined routine conservation activities and work in a structured context.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the collection and removal of plant materials from public and private land apply nationally and in some states, territories and jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the local, relevant authority.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Ecological Restoration (ECR)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for native seed collection	1.1 Interpret instructions and directions from supervisor 1.2 Identify materials, tools and equipment required 1.3 Check materials, tools and equipment, and report identified problems to supervisor 1.4 Load and unload transported materials according to workplace health and safety manual handling techniques 1.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment 1.6 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report identified hazards to supervisor
2. Support native seed collection	2.1 Undertake seed collection activities according to supervisor instructions, biosecurity and sustainable seed collection procedures and workplace health and safety procedures 2.2 Provide assistance to support the activities of others 2.3 Provide support to collect seeds 2.4 Provide assistance to separate viable seed and check seed quality 2.5 Provide assistance to weigh, label and store seeds 2.6 Record seed information according to instructions
3. Clean up on completion of seed collection work	3.1 Collect seed waste and plant materials and dispose of according to instructions 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Writing	Prepare labels for seed following instructions and ensuring accuracy and legibility of information
Oral communication	Listen to work instructions and clarify both written and oral instructions as required Report on own work to supervisor

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCECR102 Support native seed collection	AHCNAR102 Support native seed collection	Changed unit code to reflect new unit sector Minor changes to Application Changes to Performance Criteria moved some components to Knowledge Evidence Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions	Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72