Specialist Seed Tester

training img
Areas Of Interest:   Crops, Fruit & Vegetables Farming
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Specialist Seed Tester
Certificate Description:  Specialist Seed Testers undertake detailed, specialist and complex tests and analysis of seeds in dedicated laboratories. The testing is designed to evaluate the quality of the seed lot.
Code:  AHC41516
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection
Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures
Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory
Perform a tetrazolium test
Perform seed vigour test
Perform a 1000 seed weight test
Maintain work health and safety processes
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
Supervise work routines and staff performance
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory
Perform an Anguina test on annual ryegrass seed
Handle & store quarantinable materials
Perform an endophytic seed test
Perform an electrophoresis test on a seed sample
Perform standard calibrations
Process and interpret data
Use laboratory application software
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes