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?
Prepare a plan for a biodynamic farming enterprise
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Work is undertaken in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and enterprise guidelines. Completed |
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Requirements for biodynamic certification are identified. Completed |
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Personal, ecological and financial goals for a biodynamic enterprise are incorporated into an enterprise plan. Completed |
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Marketing plan for biodynamic produce is developed which maintains product quality and integrity. Completed |
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Research findings for biodynamic agriculture are trialled within enterprise and incorporated into plans where appropriate. Completed |
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Make and apply biodynamic field spray preparations
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Horn Manure (500), Horn Silica (501) and Horn Clay preparations are made and stored correctly. Completed |
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Preparations are stirred by creating vortex and chaos. Completed |
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Equipment for application of biodynamic preparations is selected. Completed |
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Equipment is calibrated and adjusted for suitable application rate. Completed |
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Preparations are applied according to biodynamic principles. Completed |
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Use biodynamic compost preparations, composts and liquid brews
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Biodynamic compost preparations are used and stored according to biodynamic principles. Completed |
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Materials and mineral inputs for compost are identified from farm production plan. Completed |
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Compost heap is built. Completed |
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Biodynamic preparations are applied to compost according to biodynamic principles. Completed |
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Aeration, moisture and temperature of compost heap are monitored. Completed |
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Compost is applied to enhance natural cycles. Completed |
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Apply biodynamic principles and techniques to enhance soil and plant health
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Planting, harvest and pruning times are planned with regard to moon rhythms and planetary patterns. Completed |
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Soil and plant health is optimised using biodynamic preparations, cover crops, crop rotation, mulching and composting and through application of farm-based fertility products. Completed |
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Weeds and insect pests in enterprise are identified. Completed |
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Options for managing weeds and insects are evaluated that consider natural predators, life cycles, cultural practices, soil health and the plant community. Completed |
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Plan for managing pests and weeds is developed and implemented. Completed |
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Manage animals within a biodynamic production system
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Soil and plant health are optimised to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet. Completed |
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Grazing and feeding strategies are developed and incorporated into the biodynamic system. Completed |
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Homeopathic remedies and allowable treatments are incorporated into animal health strategies. Completed |
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