List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Collect specimen | 1.1 Collect the largest sample practical to fit on herbarium sheet 1.2 Confirm the sample includes flowers and fruit, leaves and roots and other features required for positive identification 1.3 Record observations of plant 1.4 Identify individual specimens in a manner that allows them to be linked to observations |
2. Press plants | 2.1 Protect samples from wilting until pressing 2.2 Arrange specimens on sheets ready for pressing 2.3 Press specimens 2.4 Attach archival specimens to suitable material with observations attached following established material 2.5 Pack specimens to be submitted for identification, including all data from collection observations as required by herbarium |
3. Record data | 3.1 Record and catalogue all data relating to specimens |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
collect plant specimens for identification
arrange and press plant specimens
attach archival specimens to material, together with observations
pack specimens, with collection observation data, for identification
record and catalogue data
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of plant collection
how to recognise plants to be collected
how to select the most suitable specimen for collection
how to store the specimens correctly
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.