AHCECR304 — Undertake direct seeding

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What an assessment for AHCECR304 must cover

33 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 8 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 resources for direct seeding

1.1Interpret and clarify requirements for seeding from site revegetation plan
1.2Select equipment and materials according to revegetation plan and site conditions
1.3Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
1.4Check equipment operation and conduct pre-start checks
1.5Identify site environmental and heritage issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures

2 Prepare seed for direct seeding

2.1Source seed from provenance specified in revegetation plan
2.2Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to revegetation plan and site conditions
2.3Check seed species and quality against required specifications in revegetation plan, and report inconsistencies to supervisor
2.4Prepare seed to promote and improve germination according to revegetation plan
2.5Prepare revegetation site to receive seed

3 Conduct direct seeding operations

3.1Conduct seeding operations according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
3.2Implement direct seeding methods and quantities to achieve plant coverage specified in the revegetation plan
3.3Use direct seeding equipment and techniques that minimise damage to site and according to environmental procedures
3.4Conduct seeding activities according to the season and growing conditions specified in the revegetation plan
3.5Carry out soil fertilising and amelioration of site according to site revegetation plan

4 Complete operations

4.1Clean and store seeding equipment according to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity procedures
4.2Record and document seeding activities according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

prepared at least one revegetation site for direct seeding and used techniques and equipment to distribute seed according to planned specifications
conducted work according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
prepared the site for seeding with consideration to environmental impacts
conducted seeding to maximise germination response
completed seeding operations with no damage to the environment
operated, cleaned, maintained and stored equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements.

Knowledge evidence

seeding techniques used on natural area and revegetation sites
ecological principles related to revegetation and seeding of sites, including: – recognition of fundamental ecosystem structures – interactions between flora and fauna and impact on ecological stability – vegetation types and their general characteristics relevant to seeding operations – importance of biodiversity when restoring a site for ecological stability: • terrestrial plants and basic plant community structures • marine and water plants and interaction with marine creatures • contribution of revegetation and seeding work for promoting biodiversity – relationships between microbiota and seed germination
basic genetic principles for ecological restoration, including: – protecting the genetic integrity of local genotypes – ensuring sufficient genetic diversity for survival and adaptation – identifying ecological areas with natural regeneration potential
operation, maintenance and safety of seeding equipment
environmental factors to be considered for direct seeding operations, including: – ecology in land based, coastal zones or marine parks – marine, coastal shore and terrestrial species – pollution and potential damage to seed germination – soil type and geology for accessing sites and conducting seeding operations
factors affecting the timing and method of seeding, including: – weather – climate – tidal influences – soil/substrate type and condition – access to site – impact of plant growth cycles
workplace health and safety procedures, including: – safety hazards and associated risks on revegetation sites – personal protective equipment – handling, mixing and using hazardous treatments – sun protection – materials handling safety – exclusion fencing
basic plant physiology of seeds and seed germination, including: – process of seed germination – environmental conditions supporting seed germination – soil conditions supporting seed germination – inhibitor to seed germination – seed treatments to promote germination and success – viable and non-viable seed.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret revegetation plans and use the information to comply with work requirements and the standards of direct seeding operations
Numeracy: Transpose dimensions from scale drawings to define the size of the site and calculate seed quantities to achieve planned revegetation plant densities

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What does an assessment tool for AHCECR304 need to cover?

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