This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and monitor a quarantine approved laboratory that meets federal and state government certification requirements.

The unit applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

Federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and certification requirements apply to this unit for biological materials subject to quarantine.