Assessment Requirements for AHCSPO310 Treat planting seed

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCSPO310 Treat planting seed

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has on at least one occasion treated seed using seed treatment machinery and equipment and has:

prepared the seed resources and machinery for treatment

set up and prepared seed treatment machinery

calculated, calibrated and measured dose rates

formulated chemical mix to achieve treatment goals according to specifications

maintained safe and efficient seed storage during processing

fitted and used PPE

operated seed treatment machinery and equipment safely, efficiently and according to manufacturer specifications

cleaned and stored machinery, equipment according to workplace, and environmental procedures

maintained and reported seed treatment operations according to workplace procedures

updated records.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

principles and practices for operating seed treatment machinery, including:

basics of programmable logic controller/treatment control systems and electrical process

drying, scalping and aspiration of treated seed

expectations and limitations of different types of seed coating machines

interaction of biological components and their effect on other chemicals, powders, polymers and heat

use and differences in biological components in seed coatings

types of seed treatment machinery and equipment

seed treatments their purpose and application, including:

chemical types and classes

difference between coating and pelleting which includes <5% weight gain film coating (insecticide/fungicide) or >5% weight gain is pelleting

disposal of waste chemical

hazards of chemicals

labelling requirements associated with coated seed

methods of applying chemical and basic recipe formula

methods of applying powders

workplace health and safety considerations in the seed treatment process, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

rules and regulations for storage, transportation and bunding.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a seed processing plant, a farm or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

seed treatment machinery

seed treatment consumables, materials and chemicals

tools and equipment for calibration and adjustments

use of personal protective equipment

specifications:

workplace procedures

manufacturer operating instructions for equipment

workplace instructions and specifications

safety data sheets (SDS)

relationships:

supervisor

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

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