FWPNSY2001 — Collect tree seeds

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What an assessment for FWPNSY2001 must cover

41 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 to collect tree seed

1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
1.2Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, for the task according to workplace procedures
1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with seed collection operations
1.4Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident
1.5Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
1.6Select tools, equipment, machinery and materials for seed collection, separation, treatment and packaging and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
1.7Identify potential locations for collecting required seeds, and obtain approval from appropriate personnel

2 Collect and assess tree seed

2.1Identify plant species and assess condition visually to determine healthy seeds
2.2Select and use appropriate seed collection method, maintaining genetic diversity and preventing damage to parent plant
2.3Place seed in clean containers and label accurately according to workplace procedures

3 Clean and store tree seed

3.1Separate, weigh and treat seed to prevent deterioration according to species requirements
3.2Package seed for storage using appropriate technique
3.3Control environmental factors when packing collected seeds
3.4Record details of seed species, weight and place of origin

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has collected, assessed, cleaned and stored one batch of seeds for one species of tree.
In undertaking this activity, the individual has:
identified the location and obtained appropriate approvals for the collection of tree seeds
collected tree seed from plants and planted areas using the appropriate method selected from: climbing, shaking, shooting, ground collection
used the appropriate separation methods selected from: hand selection, wind separation/winnowing, sieving, vibrating, flotation, drying, husk crumbling
packaged tree seed for storage using appropriate technique
treated collected tree seed to prevent deterioration using methods selected from: heat, mechanical, chemical
controlled the following environmental factors when packaging collected tree seeds: temperature, light, moisture
recorded details of tree seed species, weight and place of origin
complied with workplace safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Knowledge evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
collection techniques according to health of parent plant: hand picking, careful and selective pruning
common separation methods used to treat and weigh seed: hand selection, wind separation/winnowing, sieving, vibrating, flotation, drying, husk crumbling
seed treatment and packaging processes, including storage requirements for different seed species
types of information recorded for seed collection: time and date of harvest, time and date of receipt, weight, seed origin
common pests and diseases that infect seed species, and visual characteristics
seed treatment methods to prevent deterioration: heat, mechanical, chemical
packaging and storage techniques for seed collection: vacuum sealing, use of inert atmospheres: nitrogen and carbon dioxide
controls for the packing environment: temperature, light, moisture
environmental protection practices for forest environment setting: the safe disposal of waste material, returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity, procedures for minimising environmental impact
safe use, handling, storage and transport of chemicals
workplace procedures specific to collecting seed: work health and safety, with particular emphasis on use of PPE and handling hazardous substances, communication reporting lines, recording and reporting seed collection information.

Foundation skills

Reading: Extract information from industry guides and standard references on seed collection and treatment techniques
Writing: Complete forms detailing results of seed collection operations Label collected seed
Oral communication: Ask open and closed questions and use active listening techniques to clarify contents of work orders Provide oral reports on selection of seed collection operations
Numeracy: Perform routine measurements of seed weights and quantities

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What does an assessment tool for FWPNSY2001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPNSY2001 needs to address all 41 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 11 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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