This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify specified seed and its maturity, use harvesting techniques, apply treatments according to seed harvest plan and store seed to preserve viability.

This unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the collection and removal of plant materials from public and private land apply nationally and in some states, territories and jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the local relevant authority.