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?
Determine feasibility of livestock enterprise
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Farm environment parameters are assessed for their suitability for a range of livestock species. Completed |
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Potential livestock enterprises are assessed for their market potential and gross margin returns. Completed |
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Resource requirements are identified. Completed |
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Production risks and strategies to address them are identified. Completed |
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Livestock species and breeds are selected to suit the production system and the market. Completed |
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Identify and define determinants of livestock profitability
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Production objectives are defined. Completed |
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Strategies for herd/flock sourcing and improvement are established, and breeding program determined as appropriate. Completed |
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Feed requirements are determined for each age/sex/category of herds/flocks. Completed |
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Feeding strategy including grazing management, where appropriate, is determined and feeding programs are developed for each livestock category. Completed |
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Health management program is developed to manage/prevent disease in each herd/flock. Completed |
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Environmental controls are established as required. Completed |
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Establish livestock production targets and prepare production plan
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Performance indicators for the livestock enterprise are defined. Completed |
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Product quality specifications are developed and production targets set. Completed |
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Livestock cash flow budget is established. Completed |
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Production plan is prepared incorporating a calendar of operations for the enterprise production cycle. Completed |
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Review production plans to determine input and service requirement
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Logistical arrangements related to harvesting/transportation/marketing and other key operations are planned for the production cycle. Completed |
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Schedules are established for the purchase of inputs and services used in production. Completed |
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Appropriate physical and financial record keeping system is established to provide data for the analysis of livestock production performance. Completed |
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Production plan is reviewed. Completed |
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