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?
Observe the plant specimen
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Immediate recognition of overall features is used to remember the plant name and inform client. Completed |
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Information retrieved from memory is recorded for common and botanical names. Completed |
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Data is recorded in a format allowing further process of observation of features. Completed |
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Specimens yet to be identified fully continue through the process of identification. Completed |
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Inspect plant morphological features
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Visual inspection of the form and structures of the specimen is described in botanical terms. Completed |
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Qualitative and quantitative data are recorded in a format listing the main observable features. Completed |
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Photographs of the main features are taken and stored in a database for future reference. Completed |
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All relevant available senses are used to assist in the observation procedure. Completed |
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Useful identifying attributes of the leaf, flower, vegetative growth, fruiting body, stem, bark and habit are recorded. Completed |
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Identity of specimen is recorded where known at this point. Completed |
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Unknown specimen is analysed for plant group or family characteristics from available sources of knowledge and information gained is recorded. Completed |
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Determine statusof health
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Plant specimen is inspected for health and general condition. Completed |
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Observations are used to identify any diseases, pests or deficiencies indicative of plant groups. Completed |
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Discussion and research are used to determine the current location, environmental influences and distribution of the specimen where known. Completed |
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Relevant data are recorded and evaluated and identification recorded where possible and the client or organisation informed of the result. Completed |
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Identify the specimen
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Database is constructed of plants and their characteristics using digital methods, collection of physical specimens and associated data or illustrations of specimens and key features. Completed |
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Research, reference material, field guides and taxonomic keys are used to define a closer identification by comparison of generic characteristics and all results of the process are recorded. Completed |
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Photographs or illustrations or physical specimens are inspected and compared to similar specimens in the reference material and database. Completed |
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Unknown specimens are analysed for specific characteristics and identified to species and cultivar level where possible and named. Completed |
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Report on the process results
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Compile the information data observed for the plants morphological features throughout the process. Completed |
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Label all the information data recorded and highlight key identifying features observed in the process. Completed |
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Document a report of the identification process and list the compiled data. Completed |
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The client or organisation is informed of the results of the identification process. Completed |
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