The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Assess environmental impact
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Identify the tree and determine its region of origin Completed |
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Determine seasonal growth stages of the tree Completed |
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Ascertain current and past cultural practices Completed |
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Determine characteristics of growing environment affecting growth of specific tree species Completed |
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Identify environmental and cultural factors predisposing tree to disease Completed |
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Determine and assess relevant physical and chemical properties of the soil or growing media Completed |
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Identify diseased trees
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Determine impact of disease type on tree parts and systems Completed |
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Use industry standard terminology to describe disease attributes in relation to tree anatomy, physiology, pathology and taxonomy Completed |
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Develop a glossary of disease terminology Completed |
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Consider natural defence systems of trees against major disease types Completed |
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Determine disease groups according to a disease classification guide Completed |
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Interpret signs and symptoms of disease to identify which trees are diseased Completed |
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Diagnose tree disease
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Record symptoms and signs of disease using accepted nomenclature Completed |
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Collate samples and evidence into a reference collection Completed |
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Determine disease type according to a disease classification guide Completed |
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Determine identification of macro biotic disease to family level Completed |
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Prepare specimens of microbiotic diseases for microscopic examination Completed |
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Collect, package and dispatch specimens for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required Completed |
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Provide a prognosis
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Determine the current health and energy reserves of the tree Completed |
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Assess the severity and extent of the disease Completed |
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Research the virulence of the disease on the specific host Completed |
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Determine the phenology of the host and the disease Completed |
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Research and consider the lag time of management options Completed |
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Consider influences of environmental conditions on host, disease and management options Completed |
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Provide an informed prognosis in writing and verbally Completed |
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Develop, document and monitor the management program
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Research management options such as Integrated Pest management (IPM) and recommend appropriate options Completed |
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Develop a disease management program within IPM guidelines Completed |
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Record and document tree diseases and management programs in a report Completed |
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Monitor management plans and modify or refine as needed Completed |
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