Seed Processing Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 5:36 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AHCSS00185

State Code
AF251

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

01/05/2024

Current Release Date

01/05/2024

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

08/11/2024

Nominal Hours

315

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	01/05/2024	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set provides basic skills and knowledge for individuals to identify seeds, collect and extract the seeds and perform seed germination tests for a range of native plants found in the natural landscape to assist in revegetation, restoration and rehabilitation works in the conservation and ecosystem management industry.

Pathway Information

These units of competency provide pathways into a range of Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Federal, state or territories and local government licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set for the collection and removal of plant materials, including seed, from natural landscapes, parks and reserves.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals who are employed or who support the conservation and ecosystem management industry, or who are employed in a production nursery industry and require skills in the processing and testing of native seeds.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from theAHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package andFWPForest and Wood Products Training Packagemeet industry requirements for identifying, collecting, extracting and testing native plant seed.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OCS59	AHCECR305	Collect native seed	35	Unit of competency
ODS31	FWPNSY3002	Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds	55	Unit of competency
ODU39	AHCSDT310	Identify seeds	100	Unit of competency
ODU41	AHCSDT308	Perform tests for quality on seeds	125	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE436	AHCSS00118	Seed Processing Skill Set	Skill set