Assessment Requirements for AHCSDT410 Perform a seed vigour test

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Assessment Requirements for AHCSDT410 Perform a seed vigour test

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare and conduct a seed vigour test

interpret and present results

provide information about seeds’ planting value

provide information about the storage potential of seed lots

record test results

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

calculations, tolerances and rounding results

enterprise and/or legal traceability requirements

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

materials and apparatus used in seed vigour testing

range of seed vigour testing procedures

relevant health, safety and environment requirements

role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing

seed biology

seed identification

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72