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
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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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| Locate and access sources of support and advice | |||
| Assess industry publications for their value in informing decision-making | |||
| Seek and consider contributions of work colleagues and others during planning process | |||
| Access information from certifier and organic or biodynamic standards | |||
| Determine time scale to be addressed in plan | |||
| Establish benchmark position for soils, pests, diseases and animal health for farm property | |||
| Obtain regional catchment targets for land, water and biodiversity for property and sub-catchment | |||
| Identify components of OMP or BMP to be developed | |||
| Develop format for planning documents | |||
| Identify risks to organic integrity for the farm enterprise, and outline strategies to manage risk | |||
| Conduct a soil fertility assessment of farm production areas | |||
| Map soil types and topography on farm plan | |||
| Identify and assess options for soil fertility plan | |||
| Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles | |||
| Document soil fertility plan according to format | |||
| Determine soil physical and chemical characteristics and suitability for production | |||
| Develop soil management plan to improve soil characteristics | |||
| Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles | |||
| Document soil management sub-plan according to format | |||
| Identify farm management practices and strategies to enhance soil conditions | |||
| Observe and identify weed species and their indication of soil health | |||
| Identify life cycles of weeds species to inform management options | |||
| Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles | |||
| Develop integrated farming strategies and cultural practices for managing weeds | |||
| Document weed management sub-plan according to format | |||
| Collect and document evidence of pest and disease incursion in farming system | |||
| Observe and monitor pests and diseases and their life cycles | |||
| Evaluate pest and disease impact | |||
| Evaluate pests, diseases and beneficial organisms as indicators of farming system health | |||
| Identify options for addressing pests and diseases | |||
| Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles | |||
| Document integrated pest and disease management sub-plan according to established format | |||
| Identify regional and farm-based animal health issues | |||
| Identify options for preventative actions for maintaining optimal animal health | |||
| Identify options for treating animal health issues | |||
| Develop a sustainable grazing management plan | |||
| Develop an animal management program that ensures compliance with organic standards or agroecological principles | |||
| Document animal health and management sub-plan according to established format | |||
| Identify environment and climate issues | |||
| Identify options for addressing environment and climate issues | |||
| Identify appropriate inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles | |||
| Document environmental management sub-plan according to established format | |||
| Collate and integrate sub-plans into OMP or BMP | |||
| Track all plan components to ensure plan is complete | |||
| Review and update OMP or BMP annually |
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