Introduction to Native Seeds, Supply and Strategies
5 credits
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Full course description
Learn how to identify, collect and process native seeds ethically and sustainably.
If you’re a land or sea country ranger, this five-day introductory course will help you gain experience in plant identification, seed collection, testing and processing to support your on-Country work and operations.
You’ll learn the biology, ecology and physiology of seeds and the key elements of the native seed supply chain.
Through a blend of traditional practices and modern techniques, you'll learn key skills to help in the ethical restoration and rehabilitation of native vegetation.
This credential suits First Nations rangers and land managers looking to collect native seeds for use in land management and restoration projects.
By completing this credential you will learn to:
- apply advanced techniques for the collection, processing, testing, and production of native seeds, integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge with contemporary scientific methods
- evaluate different seed collection and processing techniques based on species and environmental contexts, ensuring optimal outcomes for conservation and restoration
- learn to independently process and test seeds for quality without causing damage.
Assessment
To successfully complete this credential, you are required to undertake and pass practical assessments. To demonstrate what you have learned, you will demonstrate a variety of tasks including the correct preparation, pre- and post-field collection, of seeds, sterilisation of equipment, utilisation of correct identification methods, harvesting process, and storage and handling of seed product.
Senior Lecturer/School of Molecular and Life Sciences
Simone Pedrini is a lecturer in environmental restoration at the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin University. His primary research focus is optimising the native seed supply chain for ecological restoration. He is an expert in seed collection and production, seed processing, quality testing, dormancy treatment, seed enhancement and seed use in the field. He is a certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Chair of the International Network for Seed-Based Restoration and advisor to the European Native Seed Producers Association.
Dr Simone Pedrini
Once you successfully complete and pass the final assessment, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.
This credential provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.
You will also earn 5 credit points which are in line with Australian Qualification Framework Level 7 criteria, ensuring comprehensive theoretical and/or technical knowledge of the credential. 100 credit points are required to earn a Graduate Certificate at Curtin.
Curtin Credentials focus on five themes, which have been carefully curated based on what's most relevant and valuable to professionals today, and in the future. This credential fits within the following theme:
Thrive and adapt in the changing world of work by developing and broadening your skillset in a range of areas including work design and cognitive flexibility.
For more information on this Curtin Credentials, email us at firstnationrangers@curtin.edu.au or call 9266 7896.
*Curtin may cancel or reschedule a credential at any time and for any reason as it sees fit. The Start Date and the other details of this credentials are provided as a general guide only and may change from time to time.
✝This credential involves 30 hours of online resources, readings, activities and assessments. However to pass and earn 5 credit points, you may need to commit further time.
^A mix of online and face-to-face learning.
§Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
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First Nation Rangers Credentials
Start: TBA*
Duration: 30 hours✝
Delivery Mode: Blended^
Price: $700 GST incl.§
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