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?
Research pathogenic and saprophytic wood decay fungi species
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Investigate role of microbiological organisms on tree and forest health Completed |
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Investigate the role and contribution of wood decay fungi to forest and tree health, and responses Completed |
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Examine the taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of corticoid and polypore wood decay fungi Completed |
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Investigate the role of fungal species on specific host trees Completed |
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Analyse lifecycle, biology, ecology and effects of wood decay fungal species Completed |
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Examine relationship between fungal species and tree defects and failures Completed |
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Analyse biosecurity implications of pathogenic fungal species Completed |
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Review state and federal biosecurity plans and procedures Completed |
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Evaluate decay and identify fungi in trees
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Observe and evaluate signs and symptoms of fungi causing decay in trees Completed |
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Identify wood decaying fungi to generic level in field Completed |
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Identify non-pathogenic fungi to generic level in field Completed |
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Record location, size, and condition of wood decay fungi and mycoparasites of hollows and cavities in trees Completed |
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Document details of environmental characteristics of fungal affected trees Completed |
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Determine methods of dissemination and infection of fungi to other trees and vegetation Completed |
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Sample wood decay fungi and mycoparasites from trees for in-vitro culture and identification Completed |
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Prepare in-vitro media, cultures
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Select, check and fit personal protective equipment and contamination prevention clothing according to workplace procedures Completed |
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Decant and prepare standard laboratory chemicals and materials Completed |
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Prepare selective media to isolate and culture mycology specimens Completed |
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Prepare field samples ready for culturing on media Completed |
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Excise specimens and apply to media Completed |
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Maintain cultures and repeat excise procedures to isolate clean specimens Completed |
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Prepare and maintain cultured samples for further testing Completed |
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Update records and store securely according to chain of evidence protocols Completed |
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Conduct laboratory identification and assays
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Prepare microscope slides of isolated cultures Completed |
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Examine and identify cultured fungal samples Completed |
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Perform laboratory identification of wood decay fungi to generic level Completed |
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Record digital images of identified fungi Completed |
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Perform laboratory assay tests to evaluate fungal characteristics Completed |
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Document experimental assay test results Completed |
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Develop and maintain mycology culture collection and submit to government database and culture collections according to procedures Completed |
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Prepare a diagnostic report on suspected emergency plant pest according to state and federal biosecurity procedures Completed |
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