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?
Locate and access assistance in developing the OMP
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Sources of support and advice including agricultural extension officers and training programs are located and accessed. Completed |
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Industry publications and internet sources are assessed for their value in informing decision making. Completed |
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Contributions of work colleagues and others are sought and considered during planning process. Completed |
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Design the organic farming system to be described in the OMP
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Map of property to be covered by OMP is developed or obtained. Completed |
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Time scale to be addressed in plan is determined. Completed |
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Information on soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease and animal health status and their interrelationships is collected to serve as benchmarks for development of management options in plan. Completed |
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Regional catchment targets for land, water and biodiversity are obtained and those applicable to property and sub-catchment are identified. Completed |
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Components of OMP that need to be developed are identified. Completed |
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Suitable format for planning documents is developed. Completed |
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Develop soil fertility plan
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A soil fertility assessment of farm production areas is undertaken or commissioned. Completed |
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Soil types and topography are mapped on farm plan. Completed |
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Soil fertility plan is developed and documented that amends soil chemistry, soil structure and soil biology, based on assessment results, overall budget and intended cropping regime. Completed |
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Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. Completed |
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Plan is documented according to established format. Completed |
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Develop soil management sub-plan
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Suitability of land for production is determined based on soil type, slope, aspect and previous use. Completed |
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Soil management plan to enhance soil structure and prevent compaction and water logging is developed. Completed |
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Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. Completed |
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Sub-plan is documented according to established format. Completed |
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Develop weed management sub-plan
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Problematic weed species are identified and weeds are observed as an indicator of soil health. Completed |
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Life cycles of weeds species are identified to inform management options. Completed |
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Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. Completed |
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Options for managing weeds are developed. Completed |
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Sub-plan is documented according to established format. Completed |
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Develop and design an integrated pest and disease management sub-plan
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Evidence of pest and disease burden in farming system is collected and documented. Completed |
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Pests and diseases and their life cycles are observed and monitored. Completed |
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Evidence of pest and disease burden is evaluated in order to develop strategy for management. Completed |
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Pests and diseases are evaluated as indicators of farming system health. Completed |
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Options for addressing pest and disease issues, including improving soil health, are identified. Completed |
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Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. Completed |
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Sub-plan is documented according to established format. Completed |
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Develop animal health sub-plan
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Regional and farm-based animal health issues are identified. Completed |
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Options for preventative actions aimed at establishing and maintaining optimal animal health are identified. Completed |
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Options for treating animal health issues are identified. Completed |
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Sub-plan is documented according to established format. Completed |
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Integrate and finalise the organic management plan
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Sub-plans for soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease and animal health are integrated. Completed |
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Record-keeping system is developed and implemented to track various components of OMP as they are put into practice and reviewed. Completed |
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OMP is reviewed and updated annually. Completed |
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