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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All work is undertaken in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to the principles of organic agriculture, occupational health and safety requirements and enterprise guidelines. Completed |
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Natural behaviours of animals and requirements of animal welfare codes of practice are considered in planning for organic livestock production. Completed |
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Genetic resistance to parasites is incorporated into breeding strategy. Completed |
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Livestock is monitored constantly for health and welfare and records are kept according to enterprise requirements. Completed |
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Animal health preventative strategies are developed, communicated to others working on farm and implemented. Completed |
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Use of prohibited/restricted substances for organic livestock is documented and treated animals are identified and quarantined. Completed |
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Animal transport is conducted humanely and in compliance with organic certification requirements. Completed |
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Livestock records required for organic certification are maintained. Completed |
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Develop and implement feed production and storage requirements
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Planning for winter feed and drought preparedness is undertaken. Completed |
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Haymaking and/or cropping are incorporated into annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability. Completed |
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Long term storage for hay and feed is implemented and quality and quantity are monitored. Completed |
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Develop and implement grazing strategies to achieve biodiversity, recycling and sustainability
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Soil and plant health are optimised to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock. Completed |
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Pastures are assessed for diversity, health, vigour and ground cover. Completed |
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Infrastructure required for implementing rotational grazing strategies is identified and incorporated into property improvement program. Completed |
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Rotational grazing strategies are developed and implemented. Completed |
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Impact of grazing strategies on nutrient recycling and pasture diversity, persistence and vigour is evaluated. Completed |
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Strategies for controlling weeds in pastures are implemented. Completed |
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Research and source allowable inputs for organic livestock production
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Level of nutrients exported from farm is estimated. Completed |
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Soil-testing program, including observation of pasture species present, is implemented in order to monitor and maintain optimal pasture species and soil health. Completed |
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Soil nutrient levels are replenished through recycling, optimising nutrient availability in soil, and sourcing allowable inputs where necessary. Completed |
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Organic fertilisers and soil conditioners are applied to ensure a mineral-balanced and healthy soil. Completed |
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Certification protocols for sourcing essential fodder off-farm are followed. Completed |
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Fodder is sourced and fed to stock, minimising risk of weed spread and maintaining adequate records. Completed |
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