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?
Manage animal health and welfare
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Consider natural behaviours of animals and requirements of animal welfare codes of practice in planning for organic livestock production Completed |
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Select and use varieties/genetics for the enterprise that match environmental conditions and optimise animal health Completed |
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Monitor livestock constantly for health and welfare and keep records Completed |
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Develop animal health preventative strategies, communicate to others working on farm and implement Completed |
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Identify and use animal health inputs suitable for organic systems where required Completed |
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Follow restrictions and prohibited/restricted inputs for certified organic systems and quarantine if applicable Completed |
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Conduct animal husbandry and transport in compliance with animal welfare principles and organic certification requirements Completed |
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Maintain livestock records required for organic certification Completed |
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Develop and implement supplementary feed requirements
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Identify feed gaps and requirements for supplementary feed taking into account seasonal conditions and drought Completed |
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Incorporate on-farm supplementary feed strategies including fodder crops, agroforestry or standing hay paddocks into the annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability Completed |
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Implement good storage practises for feed inputs to ensure quality is maintained Completed |
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Purchase and use nutritional inputs in the feed program that meet relevant Organic Standards and/or agro-ecological principles where applicable Completed |
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Develop and implement a sustainable grazing strategy
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Determine feed requirements, sustainable carrying capacity and a sustainable stocking rate for the enterprise that takes into account seasonal variability and livestock needs Completed |
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Determine indicators and benchmarks for sustainable pasture, land and soil use for the property Completed |
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Identify grazing infrastructure required for a planned grazing strategy and incorporate into a property improvement program Completed |
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Develop and implement a planned grazing system that ensures optimal livestock health and productivity at all times Completed |
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Develop and implement a planned grazing system that matches stocking rate to carrying capacity and ensure sustainable pasture, land and soil condition at all times Completed |
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Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock Completed |
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Monitor the grazing system to ensure productivity and sustainability on an on-going basis Completed |
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Implement strategies for controlling weeds in pastures based on Organic Standards and/or agro-ecological principles where applicable Completed |
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Keep grazing and feed records for enterprise management and to ensure compliance to Organic Standards where applicable Completed |
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Manage farm fertility for the livestock enterprise
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Estimate level of nutrients exported from farm Completed |
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Implement a fertility monitoring program such as soil-testing, plant testing or observation of pasture species to monitor pasture and soil fertility Completed |
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Maintain soil nutrient levels and balance through recycling, optimising nutrient availability in soil and/or sourcing fertility inputs that meet Organic Standards and/or agro-ecological principles where applicable Completed |
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Eliminate the risk of weed and chemical contamination to the farm by following Organic Standards and/or agro-ecological principles Completed |
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Keep fertility input records for enterprise management and to ensure compliance to Organic Standards where applicable Completed |
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