Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

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Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

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Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Manage a seed bank

KHU-AGR-0608

Australian Equivalent

AHCPER416

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a seed collection plan, including extraction, treatment and storage procedures required to maintain a seed collection for a managed seed bank. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the collection and removal of plant materials from public and private land apply nationally and in some states, territories and jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the local relevant authority.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan seed collection for a seed bank

0608.E1.O1Identify purpose and scope of seed bank

0608.E1.O2Investigate and interpret seed characteristics for method of collecting

0608.E1.O3Identify opportunities for seed collection from field observation and liaison with stakeholders in this field

0608.E1.O4Identify site, site conditions and plants for seed collection

0608.E1.O5Identify site specific hazards, assess risk and develop control procedures according to workplace health and safety policies

0608.E1.O6Identify governing authority for site and contact stakeholder

0608.E1.O7Obtain permits and approvals required for seed collection site according to regulations and tenure

0608.E1.O8Select method of seed collection according to seed type and site conditions

0608.E1.O9Determine and document quantity of seed to be collected from each provenance

E2Implement seed collection program

0608.E2.O1Coordinate and schedule work team

0608.E2.O2Coordinate resources and equipment required for seed collection

0608.E2.O3Confirm and provide access to permits and approvals according to regulatory requirements

0608.E2.O4Instruct work team on health and safety procedures

0608.E2.O5Oversee seed collection activities according to seed collection plan and health and safety procedures

0608.E2.O6Oversee seed cleaning activities according to workplace procedures

0608.E2.O7Maintain seed collection labels and records according to regulations and workplace procedures

E3Maintain a seed collection

0608.E3.O1Check quantity, quality and provenances of collected seed

0608.E3.O2Monitor viability and health of seed collected

0608.E3.O3Implement pest and disease control procedures

0608.E3.O4Maintain optimum seed storage conditions

0608.E3.O5Dispose of non-viable seeds according to workplace environmental procedures

0608.E3.O6Package, label and distribute seed according to quality standards and workplace procedures

0608.E3.O7Maintain record of stored seed