AHCECR102 — Support native seed collection

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• There must be evidence that the individual has followed directions from supervisor to collect, extract, weigh, label and store at least ten species of native seeds from at least three of the following types of plants or plant environments: - grasses and sedges - herbaceous plants - woody shrubs below four metres high - trees above four metres high - freshwater aquatic plants - marine plants - marshland or intertidal plants.
• applied safe work practices while collecting seed
• provided seed collecting support
• prepared, used and cleaned tools and equipment used during seed collection
• conducted seed collection work and maintained biosecurity and sustainable seed collection practices specified in instructions.

Knowledge evidence

• laws governing seed collecting from public and private land, including: - basics of commonwealth, state or territory laws - licensing requirements
• basic ecological principles for seed collection related to work instruction, including: - recognising plants and range of seed species required for collection - recognition of broad ecological systems for locating seed collection target species
• range of processes for collecting, treating and storing seed, including: - recognising mature seed ready for collection - identifying seed and where to locate it on plants - methods to separate viable seed from waste materials - recognising common seed disorders that affect the health and viability of seed - labelling seed and the need for accuracy and completeness in documentation - seed treatments and storage requirements for seed species collected
• 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
• workplace health and safety requirements, including: - safety and environmental hazards and controls associated with the collection, treatment and storage of seed - personal protective equipment.

Foundation skills

• Writing: Prepare labels for seed following instructions and ensuring accuracy and legibility of information
• Oral communication: Listen to work instructions and clarify both written and oral instructions as required - Report on own work to supervisor

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