AHCPER416 — Manage a seed bank
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What an assessment for AHCPER416 must cover
38 assessable components: 3 elements (23 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 Plan seed collection for a seed bank
- 1.1Identify purpose and scope of seed bank
- 1.2Investigate and interpret seed characteristics for method of collecting
- 1.3Identify opportunities for seed collection from field observation and liaison with stakeholders in this field
- 1.4Identify site, site conditions and plants for seed collection
- 1.5Identify site specific hazards, assess risk and develop control procedures according to workplace health and safety policies
- 1.6Identify governing authority for site and contact stakeholder
- 1.7Obtain permits and approvals required for seed collection site according to regulations and tenure
- 1.8Select method of seed collection according to seed type and site conditions
- 1.9Determine and document quantity of seed to be collected from each provenance
2 Implement seed collection program
- 2.1Coordinate and schedule work team
- 2.2Coordinate resources and equipment required for seed collection
- 2.3Confirm and provide access to permits and approvals according to regulatory requirements
- 2.4Instruct work team on health and safety procedures
- 2.5Oversee seed collection activities according to seed collection plan and health and safety procedures
- 2.6Oversee seed cleaning activities according to workplace procedures
- 2.7Maintain seed collection labels and records according to regulations and workplace procedures
3 Maintain a seed collection
- 3.1Check quantity, quality and provenances of collected seed
- 3.2Monitor viability and health of seed collected
- 3.3Implement pest and disease control procedures
- 3.4Maintain optimum seed storage conditions
- 3.5Dispose of non-viable seeds according to workplace environmental procedures
- 3.6Package, label and distribute seed according to quality standards and workplace procedures
- 3.7Maintain record of stored seed
Performance evidence
- planned seed collection program, which must include: - plant botanical and vernacular name - seed characteristics - mapping the location of site and plants on site - planning collection strategy according to geography, size and type of plants - obtaining approvals according to site tenure
- overseen seed collection activities for program
- developed and monitored safety procedures for seed collection team
- maintained a seed collection to ensure maximum viability
- maintained records, labels and permits for seed collection program.
Knowledge evidence
- flowering biology of the target species
- biological signs that indicate seed crop maturity
- types of seed banks and their purpose, including: - community seed banks and networks - private and commercial seed collections - commercial seed distribution - organic food production enterprises - heritage and non-hybrid seed collections
- methods of seed collection, including: - hand-picking seeds and fruits - harvesting plants or plant parts - collecting and ripening fruit - shaking - extraction of seed from chaff and waste - handling of the seed crop after picking
- storage of seed, including: - storage containers, including bags, paper envelopes, plastic or glass containers, foil - environmental conditions for storage, including cool, dry, dehumidifying agents (silica gel, wood ash), oxygen exclusion techniques and freezer/refrigerator - pest deterrent mechanisms - light exclusion mechanisms
- documentation of the extracted seed, including: - information on provenance - botanical name: family, genus, species, variety and/or cultivar - common names - brief plant description - identity of collector - date collected or use-by date - quantity (by weight or number of seeds) - viability test results - organic certification of grower - growing instructions such as recommended season and spacing
- provenance of seed, including: - location and growing conditions of parent plant - sub-catchment identification of seed from endemic native plant populations - species and/or varieties adapted to local conditions
- collecting ethics, protocols and legislative parameters, including: - limits on quantity allowed for collection - limits on time period for collection - particular use or destination for seed - indigenous plant regulatory conditions - permits and authorities for site tenure
- safe work practices when harvesting seed, including working at heights.
Foundation skills
- Writing: Prepare applications and documentation clearly and accurately using appropriate industry terminology to convey regulatory information required for statutory approvals Maintain accurate records of seed source, species, provenance and other relevant characteristics using biological naming conventions and terminology
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Questions about assessing AHCPER416
What does an assessment tool for AHCPER416 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPER416 needs to address all 38 unit components: 3 elements with 23 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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