AHCSDT412 — Perform advanced tests on seeds
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What an assessment for AHCSDT412 must cover
62 assessable components: 6 elements (31 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 seed for testing and maintain condition and purity
- 1.1Identify purpose and type of seed tests from work instructions
- 1.2Verify authenticity of seed from submitted sample documentation
- 1.3Verify submitted seed sample complies with condition specified for seed test and report inconsistences to supervisor
- 1.4Select and implement correct personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.5Prepare working test sample/s from submitted seed sample according to workplace and laboratory procedures
- 1.6Store and maintain condition and quality of seed samples for testing according to seed species, workplace procedures and industry standards
- 1.7Implement procedures to prevent contamination of submitted sample and working samples
- 1.8Label and record working samples according to workplace and industry standards for traceability
2 Prepare equipment and materials for seed tests
- 2.1Select number of replicates for seed test according to specified test procedure and work instructions
- 2.2Prepare the required number of replicates according to specific test procedures and industry standards
- 2.3Label and store replicates according to workplace procedures and industry standards
- 2.4Compile and prepare materials required according to specified seed test procedures
- 2.5Select, clean, check and calibrate test equipment according to manufacturer seed test specifications
- 2.6Rectify or arrange repair of faulty equipment according to workplace procedures
- 2.7Update records of equipment faults, repairs and calibration
- 2.8Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures
3 Implement seed testing procedures
- 3.1Measure quantities of seed required for each test replicate according to test procedures
- 3.2Pre-treat or condition seed replicates ready for testing according to test procedures
- 3.3Conduct seed test according to seed test procedures and industry standards
- 3.4Maintain conditions to maintain quality and prevent contamination of replicates during testing process
- 3.5Update labelling of replicates and records according to workplace and industry standards for traceability
4 Examine and assess tested seed
- 4.1Identify endpoint of test and prepare replicates for assessment according to testing procedures
- 4.2Examine each replicate and record observations
- 4.3Assess observations against standards specified in workplace and industry procedures
- 4.4Record observations and test results according to workplace and industry procedures
5 Prepare and report test results
- 5.1Calculate test results according to workplace procedures and industry standards
- 5.2Compile and document test results
- 5.3Assess test results against standards and report results according to workplace procedures
- 5.4Update records according to workplace and industry standards for traceability
6 Finalise testing procedures
- 6.1Dispose of replicates and waste according to testing protocols and workplace waste and biosecurity procedures
- 6.2Clean and store test equipment according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- tetrazolium test, including: • prepared seed and tetrazolium solution • stained seeds with a tetrazolium solution
- seed vigour test
- 1000 seed weight test, including: • calculated variance, standard deviation and coefficient of variance • determined the weight per 1000 pure seeds from a submitted sample
- Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed, including: • identified galls on ryegrass seed • inspected seed samples using a diaphanoscope • used a microscope to detect nematode gall (Anguina spp.)
- endophytic seed test, including: • prepared endophyte staining solution • tested seed for endophyte presence • tested seedlings for endophyte presence
- electrophoresis test on a seed sample, including: • extracted seed and prepared gel • centrifuged seed and gel mixes • interpreted stain bands and patterns
- verified compliance of seed sample with documentation
- selected and correctly used personal protective equipment (PPE)
- prepared and stored working sample and supplied sample to maintain quality and condition
- selected, prepared and used testing equipment and materials to conduct tests and complied with manufacturer specifications
- selected, and prepared replicates from working samples for testing
- conducted seed tests, examined tested seed, assessed and calculated test results
- maintained accurate labelling and records at each stage of the testing process for traceability according to industry and workplace standards
- cleaned test equipment, laboratory and disposed of waste according to biosecurity and workplace procedures
- disposed of replicates and waste
- updated records
Knowledge evidence
- industry and workplace operating procedures for seed tests, including: • Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed • endophytic seed test • electrophoresis test on a seed sample • tetrazolium test • seed vigour test • 1000 seed weight test
- testing equipment, setup, calibration and operation for the different seed tests
- work health, safety and environment requirements
- seed biology and relation to seed quality, condition and seed tests
- role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing
- seed sampling methods, including: • hand samples • mechanical samples • authorised sampler and seed certification
- preparing statistically representative replicates by weight or number of seed for testing
- federal and state agencies overseeing seed movement in Australia and sampling and testing standards, including: • Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) • Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) • other certification agencies
- calculations and statistical analysis of seed test results
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- assessment of seed test results and against industry standards and reporting results
- recordkeeping and documentation for traceability and reporting
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret seed testing procedures and industry standards to ensure accuracy of tests performed and integrity of tests results
- Writing: Document test results accurately using industry recognised language and formatting
- Numeracy: Perform calculations accurately and according to industry standards for seed testing
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What does an assessment tool for AHCSDT412 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSDT412 needs to address all 62 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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