AHCECR305 — Collect native seed

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What an assessment for AHCECR305 must cover

37 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to collect seed

1.1Identify and follow environmental, legislative and organisational requirements for collecting seed
1.2Review work plan for seed collection
1.3Identify potential locations for seed collection
1.4Obtain necessary approvals and permissions for access to site and removal of seeds
1.5Plan seed collecting operations to ensure safe working conditions
1.6Communicate with others involved in seed collection project
1.7Select and prepare materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment, check scales have been calibrated where appropriate

2 Select and assess seed

2.1Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures when collecting and cleaning seed
2.2Follow environmental protection and biosecurity measures for the site
2.3Identify plant species required
2.4Assess plant species and conditions to ensure seed quality standards are met
2.5Select method of seed collection according to conditions and best practice
2.6Collect seed with minimal damage to the parent plant
2.7Place seed in storage container and accurately label according to workplace requirements

3 Clean and store seed

3.1Separate seed from inert and waste materials
3.2Weigh and store seed according to species and workplace requirements
3.3Accurately record seed information
3.4Record and report seed collection information and results

Performance evidence

collected and stored native seed from at least ten different species. The collected seeds must have at least one representative from each of the following seed types: fleshy fruits, dry dehiscent seed, dry indehiscent seed.
sought and obtained permission and approval to collect seed from at least one of the following protected environments or people, including: local government or roadside, state forest, national park, Indigenous elders or custodians on country, private property
used and maintained materials, equipment and resources efficiently and safely
identified seed species accurately
followed workplace policies and procedures for collecting seed
assessed the seed against quality standards for seed collection
accurately recorded seed collection information and results

Knowledge evidence

environmental protection requirements and procedures for minimising environmental impact
laws governing seed collecting from public and private land, including: basics of commonwealth, state or territory laws; licensing requirements and application procedures for seed collection on public land; permits and access to Indigenous lands; negotiating access to private land
ecological principles for seed collection, including: identifying plants and range of seed species required for collection; basic ecological ecosystems for locating seed collection targets; native plant and seed characteristics of revegetation site
assessing seed quality characteristics, including: types of diseases and pests likely to infect seed species; seed size, viability and stage for collection; provenance
ethical considerations for collecting seed, including plant scarcity and impact of seed collection on natural regeneration
procedures for collecting, treating, storing and labelling seed, including: recognising seed ready for collection; weather and environmental conditions; location on plants to collect seed; extracting seed from plant receptacles; winnowing and separating seed waste; labelling seed and the need for accuracy in documentation; seed treatments and storage requirements for seed species; seed storage life expectancy
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for collecting seed, including: collecting seed sustainably, minimising seed collection impact on the environment; collecting seed hygienically using biosecurity principles to prevent the spread of pests and disease
seed collecting resources and equipment, including: safe use and operation; basic maintenance; cleaning and storing; recording and reporting requirements
seed collecting timeframes, including availability and viability
workplace health and safety requirements, including: safety and environmental hazards associated with the collection, treatment and storage of seed; personal protective equipment; collecting seed from height

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Accurately weigh seeds using milligrams (mg), grams (g), kilograms (kg)
Learning: Use scales accurately including the use of ‘tare’

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What does an assessment tool for AHCECR305 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCECR305 needs to address all 37 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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