Assessor Resource

AHCSDT302A
Identify seeds

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This Unit applies to seed analysts working independently within enterprise guidelines. In general, they prepare samples for testing; conduct specified tests in accordance with enterprise requirements; maintain records and interpret results; and troubleshoot equipment problems.

This Unit covers the recognition and identification of seeds and contributing samples to the seed reference collection.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil.

Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

recognise or identify seed to genus and, where possible, species level

contribute to seed reference collection.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Method of assessment

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills include:

Ability to:

use magnifying tools

identify the range of seeds specific to the enterprise

describe the seed attributes

identify available resources of literature searches, internet browsing, personal consultation with experts, specimen collections, field guides, workplace notes.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

the role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing

concepts of seed identification

seed identification techniques

binomial nomenclature

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

enterprise and/or legal traceability requirements

relevant health, safety and environment requirements.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Seed characteristics may include:

External visible characteristics such as size, shape, colour, seed structures, surface characteristics and accessory structures, and seed morphology.

Equipment may include:

Magnifying glass; microscope; seed reference collection; photographs and drawings.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Seeds requiring identification are confirmed. 
Resources and equipment for use in identification are prepared. 
Processes for seed identification are identified, selected and prepared for use. 
Specified seeds are identified according to their general characteristics. 
Botanical name of seed is recorded, where possible to species level. 
Advice is sought when necessary and where appropriate to confirm identification. 
Supervisor is consulted about possible addition to the reference collection. 
If appropriate, information about seed is documented and the seed is added to the reference collection. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSDT302A - Identify seeds
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

AHCSDT302A - Identify seeds

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: