You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risk and develop controls according to workplace procedures | |||
| Identify requirements for biodynamic certification | |||
| Develop goals and plan for a biodynamic enterprise | |||
| Develop marketing plans for biodynamic produce | |||
| Investigate and implement trials for biodynamic agriculture and products | |||
| Record outcomes of trials and incorporate into business plans | |||
| Develop and implement biodynamic production plan according to biodynamic principles and organic farming strategies | |||
| Formulate, manufacture and store biodynamic field spray preparations | |||
| Agitate preparations to ensure homogeneity | |||
| Select and prepare equipment for application of biodynamic preparation | |||
| Calibrate and adjust equipment for application rate according to workplace and industry standards | |||
| Apply preparations according to biodynamic principles | |||
| Use and store biodynamic compost preparations according to biodynamic principles | |||
| Identify materials and mineral inputs for compost formulae from farm production plan and soil analysis | |||
| Construct compost according to formulation and biodynamic standards | |||
| Apply biodynamic preparations to compost according to biodynamic industry standards | |||
| Monitor conditions of compost to ensure anticipated decomposition according to workplace procedures and biodynamic standards | |||
| Apply compost to enhance natural cycles | |||
| Plan crop production activities and schedule according to moon rhythms and planetary patterns | |||
| Optimise soil and plant health using biodynamic products and processes | |||
| Monitor crops for weeds and pests in enterprise | |||
| Identify weeds and pests and evaluate options for their control | |||
| Develop, document and implement plan for managing pests and weeds | |||
| Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet | |||
| Develop and incorporate grazing and feeding strategies into biodynamic system | |||
| Incorporate homeopathic remedies and treatments into livestock health strategies according to biodynamic and organic farming principles | |||
| Implement enterprise livestock welfare policies |
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