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?
Identify characteristicsof Australian soils to assess their currenthealth
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Identify the common characteristics of Australian soils and their limitations Completed |
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Refer to a paddock assessment to establish soil characteristics Completed |
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Research soil biota and its relationship to soil fertility Completed |
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Evaluate current production practices in terms of their possible contribution to land degradation and soil problems Completed |
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Identify and select appropriate land preparation methods matched to machinery and equipment to maintain and improve soil productivity and structure Completed |
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Develop a plan to improve and maintain the health of soils
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Identify the impact of weather and climate on operational activities on soil structure and fertility and develop contingency plans to account for climatic or other events Completed |
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Interpret soil test analysis and compare with historical data in the development of a plan Completed |
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Select required nutrient balance levels to improve soil fertility for effective use and uptake of plants Completed |
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Evaluate alternative strategies or products to improve soil fertility Completed |
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Develop a soil amendment strategy including soil ameliorating activities and soil ameliorant products to enhance sustainability of soil health Completed |
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Select appropriate production crops suitable for soil type and climate for a land use rotation plan to improve or maintain soil productivity Completed |
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Determine soil conservation strategies to minimise soil erosion and increase soil capacity productivity and sustainability Completed |
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Assess the environmental implications of chemical use, consider and document alternative methods and organic preventive methods Completed |
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Develop a plan to improve and maintain the health of soils Completed |
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Develop a plan to monitor soil health and productivity Completed |
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Communicate the plan and the system to monitor and record soil health to stakeholders Completed |
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Implement plan for improvement and maintenance of a healthy soil
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Implement a schedule for soil improvement taking into account seasonal, geographical and resource factors and stock/crop rotation Completed |
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Implement strategies to integrate the most suitable methods of soil improvement operations with the proposed land use rotation plan Completed |
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Determine key staff responsibilities for specific implementation processes and allocate duties Completed |
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Modify plan to meet all contingencies and communicate with appropriate staff Completed |
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Record soil management activities and file in the appropriate manner Completed |
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Review plan, implementation strategy and the outcomes and determine necessary modifications
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Analyse effectiveness of the soil improvement management plan, through evaluation at key points, making adjustments as necessary Completed |
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Prepare recommendations for future strategies, based on the analysis of paddock observations and production data to further enhance soil ecosystem and production Completed |
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