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Evidence Guide: AHCPER202 - Harvest, treat and store seed

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AHCPER202 - Harvest, treat and store seed

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for harvesting of seed

  1. Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary
  2. Clean seed harvesting and handling equipment and transport to seed collecting site
  3. Determine seed that is to be collected
  4. Prepare locations for treatment and storage of seed
Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

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Clean seed harvesting and handling equipment and transport to seed collecting site

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Determine seed that is to be collected

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Prepare locations for treatment and storage of seed

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Harvest seed

  1. Collect seed using selected method complying with any conditions of permit or agreements with land holders, if applicable
  2. Protect the health of parent plants during seed collection, if required
  3. Place seed in clean containers and label
Collect seed using selected method complying with any conditions of permit or agreements with land holders, if applicable

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Protect the health of parent plants during seed collection, if required

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Place seed in clean containers and label

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Treat and store seed

  1. Separate seeds from other materials using available separation methods
  2. Treat seeds, if required, according to harvesting plan
  3. Record all appropriate data regarding collected seed on the seed container according to the harvesting plan
  4. Pack and store seeds
Separate seeds from other materials using available separation methods

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Treat seeds, if required, according to harvesting plan

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Record all appropriate data regarding collected seed on the seed container according to the harvesting plan

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Pack and store seeds

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for harvesting of seed

1.1 Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Clean seed harvesting and handling equipment and transport to seed collecting site

1.3 Determine seed that is to be collected

1.4 Prepare locations for treatment and storage of seed

2. Harvest seed

2.1 Collect seed using selected method complying with any conditions of permit or agreements with land holders, if applicable

2.2 Protect the health of parent plants during seed collection, if required

2.3 Place seed in clean containers and label

3. Treat and store seed

3.1 Separate seeds from other materials using available separation methods

3.2 Treat seeds, if required, according to harvesting plan

3.3 Record all appropriate data regarding collected seed on the seed container according to the harvesting plan

3.4 Pack and store seeds

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for harvesting of seed

1.1 Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Clean seed harvesting and handling equipment and transport to seed collecting site

1.3 Determine seed that is to be collected

1.4 Prepare locations for treatment and storage of seed

2. Harvest seed

2.1 Collect seed using selected method complying with any conditions of permit or agreements with land holders, if applicable

2.2 Protect the health of parent plants during seed collection, if required

2.3 Place seed in clean containers and label

3. Treat and store seed

3.1 Separate seeds from other materials using available separation methods

3.2 Treat seeds, if required, according to harvesting plan

3.3 Record all appropriate data regarding collected seed on the seed container according to the harvesting plan

3.4 Pack and store seeds

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

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

Range Statement