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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for harvesting of seed
   • Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
   • Clean seed harvesting and handling equipment and transport to seed collecting site
   • Determine seed that is to be collected
   • Prepare locations for treatment and storage of seed
2. Harvest seed
   • Collect seed using selected method complying with any conditions of permit or agreements with land holders, if applicable
   • Protect the health of parent plants during seed collection, if required
   • Place seed in clean containers and label
3. Treat and store seed
   • Separate seeds from other materials using available separation methods
   • Treat seeds, if required, according to harvesting plan
   • Record all appropriate data regarding collected seed on the seed container according to the harvesting plan
   • Pack and store seeds

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

prepare to harvest seed

harvest seed

treat and store seed

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

seed harvesting techniques

characteristics of mature healthy seed

diseases and pests likely to affect the seed

the following types of seed extraction:

hand selection

winnowing

sieving

vibration

flotation and fermentation

drying

heat-assisted dehiscing

crumbling of husks

the following permaculture practices relating to seed harvesting and storage:

appropriate containers including re-used jars, boxes and packets

cool, dry location

freezer or refrigerator

pest deterrent mechanisms

light exclusion mechanisms

non-chemical protection against pathogens

the following data included in seed saving:

genus, species, family, variety and cultivar information

provenance – where the seed came from

weight or number

date collected

place collected

collector

cultural advice or growing conditions

seed pre-treatment advice

longevity information

growing-out trial information

storage location information or record locator

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