Guide to the Evaluation of Candidate Seed Graders and Seed Import Conformity Assessors
10.0 Evaluation Format
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The following tables detail the format of each evaluation, the various components, the pass mark, and the approximate time it would take to complete.
Table 1 GB Grader Evaluation Format
Evaluation Format | Components | Pass Mark | Approx. Time |
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Practical Grade Tables I to VI and XVIII |
| 80% | 1 to 2 h |
Practical Grade Tables I to VI and XVIII |
| 80% | 2 to 3 h |
Written, Administered by CSI | Knowledge of the principles and practices of conditioning, testing and grading as defined in the:
| 80% | 1 h |
Table 2 GD Grader Evaluation Format
Evaluation Format | Components | Pass Mark | Approx.. Time |
---|---|---|---|
Practical - by Grade Table Group | In accordance with the scope of accreditation:Table Note 1
| 80% | 2 h |
Written - Administered by CSI | Knowledge of the principles and practices of conditioning, testing and grading as defined in the:
| 80% | 1 h |
Table Notes
- Table note 1
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Accredited GD graders wishing to be accredited for additional Groups of the Grade Tables are required to complete the CFIA evaluation for the review and interpretation of ROAs and assignment of a Canada pedigreed grade name to kinds in the additional Group(s) of Grade Tables. They are not required to repeat the written evaluation administered by the CSI.
Table 3 Seed Import Conformity Assessor (SICA) Evaluation Format
Evaluation Format | Components | Pass Mark | Approx. Time |
---|---|---|---|
Practical - by Grade Table Group |
In accordance with the scope of accreditation:Table Note 2
| 80% | 2 to 3 h |
Written | Principles and practices of assessment of conformity of imported seed with minimum import standards and accompanying documentation as defined in the:
| 80% | 1 to 2 h |
Table Notes
- Table note 2
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Accredited SICAs wishing to add other Groups of Grade Tables to their scope are required to complete the CFIA practical evaluation for assessment of conformity with minimum import standards for kinds in the additional Group(s) of Grade Tables. They are not required to repeat the written evaluation.
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