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?
Plan for production
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Assess the capability of land resources for grazing and determine stock, pasture and land management strategies for each land capability class Completed |
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Assess the suitability and sustainability of water resources Completed |
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Establish livestock production targets for each enterprise for the short and long term according to the farms marketing and business plans Completed |
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Establish production targets, taking into consideration enterprise short and long term livestock production goals, herd/flock breeding improvements and relevant risk control strategies Completed |
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Select genetics and breeding programs based on the production targets and the marketing requirements for the enterprise Completed |
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Select and design production facilities in a way that deals sensitively with identified waste products Completed |
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Establish and specifically include environmental controls in the production plan Completed |
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Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and incorporate suitable controls into the production plan Completed |
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Prepare a plan that documents the decisions taken, the assessments made, the targets established, and any specific issues that relate to work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental risks Completed |
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Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both manager(s) and operators Completed |
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Plan for livestock needs
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Determine feed requirements for each age/sex category of herds and/or flocks Completed |
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Determine most appropriate feeding plan for each livestock category based on a cost benefit analysis Completed |
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Research and implement most appropriate health strategies to prevent and control disease in each herd and/or flock on the basis of a cost benefit analysis Completed |
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Prepare schedules for purchasing and using the products and services used in livestock production Completed |
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Research and implement most appropriate livestock production, harvesting, handling and transportation methods and animal welfare requirements from a cost benefit analysis Completed |
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Prepare a livestock production plan that incorporates the calendar of operations for each enterprise production cycle, and the management of any specific animal welfare issues Completed |
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Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both manager(s) and operators Completed |
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Seek information on innovations for existing or potential enterprises and farm activities
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Identify and access sources of information on innovations relevant to the enterprise and livestock species Completed |
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Assess information on innovations to determine whether or not such innovations could be used in the present enterprise, or in a potential future enterprise Completed |
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Amend prepared production plans to include innovations deemed suitable for use in the enterprise Completed |
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Test and adopt relevant innovations
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Consult any people who may be involved in implementing the innovation or in planning for it and discuss the change with them Completed |
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Test innovations on the farm to determine whether or not they are suitable, and whether they may be readily adapted to suit the circumstances of the business Completed |
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Identify any work health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental risks that present during the trial phase, assess them and take responsible action Completed |
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Make a decision about whether or not to adopt the innovation, based on its costs and benefits and any implementation issues, including work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental considerations Completed |
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Implement, monitor and evaluate livestock production plans
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Implement and monitor production plans according to the calendar of operations Completed |
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Site, erect or install production facilities in a way that deals sensitively with identified waste products Completed |
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Evaluate livestock growth/maturity or production according to the planned targets and the marketing requirements Completed |
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Monitor flock/herd health, and control and prevent parasite and disease outbreaks quickly and effectively Completed |
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Assess feed supplies, monitor pasture or landscape condition and species composition, and vary stocking rates to maintain optimum pasture and livestock health Completed |
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Identify, monitor and manage work health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental impacts relating to livestock production in the business to promote optimum pasture, livestock, and employee health Completed |
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Analyse physical and financial records and extractions taken from them to assess production performance, and to provide information for business and taxation purposes Completed |
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Evaluate the production performance of each enterprise to determine whether or not they are sustainable and profitable, and to use in reviewing and revising production plans Completed |
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Comply with legal requirements and regulations
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Obtain information about the legal requirements and regulations that affect farm land ownership/possession and livestock production Completed |
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Determine record keeping requirements, and put in place procedures to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations including taxation legislation Completed |
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Obtain permits from the relevant authorities for the transport and movement of livestock and equipment Completed |
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