Assessment Requirements for FWPFGM2201 Collect seed

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPFGM2201 Collect seed

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPIFGM2201B Collect seed, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

collect seed from plants and planted areas using one or more of the following methods:

climbing

shaking

shooting

ground collection

and one or more of the following separation methods:

hand selection

wind separation/winnowing

sieving

vibrating

flotation

drying

husk crumbling

for each of the above seed collection methods, select, use and perform operator maintenance of appropriate equipment safely and efficiently:

ladders

pruning and shaking equipment

sheets and tarpaulins

high-powered rifles

elevated work platforms

hand tools

use packaging and storage techniques for seed collection based on seed type and collection method as listed above:

vacuum sealing

use of inert atmospheres:

nitrogen

carbon dioxide.

treat collected seed for protection against pests using the following methods:

heat

mechanical

chemical

control each of these environmental factors when packing collected seeds:

temperature

light

moisture

Identify locations and obtain appropriate approvals for the collection of seeds

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

collection techniques according to health of parent plant:

hand picking

careful and selective pruning

common separation methods used to treat and weigh seed:

hand selection

wind separation/winnowing

sieving

vibrating

flotation

drying

husk crumbling

seed species and collection, treatment and packaging processes, including storage requirements for different seed species

type of information that is recorded for seed collection:

time and date of harvest

time and date of receipt

weight

seed origin

common pests and diseases that infect seed species and visual characteristics

seed treatment methods for protection against pests:

heat

mechanical

chemical protection against pests.

packaging and storage techniques for seed collection:

vacuum sealing

use of inert atmospheres:

nitrogen

carbon dioxide.

controls for the packing environment:

temperature

light

moisture

environmental protection practices for forest environment setting:

the safe disposal of waste material

returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity

procedures for minimising environmental impact

organisational procedures specific to collecting seed:

work health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting seed collection information.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

clean containers for holding seeds

vacuum seed collecting machines

ladders or elevated work platforms

pruning and shaking equipment

sheets and tarpaulins

high-powered rifles according to site requirements

cherry-pickers or elevated work platforms according to site requirements

personal protective equipment suitable for seed collection and treatment

work order with specific instructions for collecting, treating and storing seed

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording seed collection information

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for collecting seed

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47