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?
Monitor factors that influence plant health
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The plant species is identified to the lowest taxonomic level, and its region of origin stated. Completed |
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The seasonal growth stages of the plant are determined. Completed |
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Day to day cultural practices used on each horticultural species are recorded. Completed |
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Characteristics of the growing environment that affect the growth of a specific plant species are determined. Completed |
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Climatic data and environmental growing conditions are recorded. Completed |
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The presence (or numbers) of beneficial organisms is recorded according to enterprise guidelines. Completed |
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Diagnose plant health problems
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Environmental and cultural factors that predispose plants to attack by pests and diseases are identified. Completed |
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The symptoms and signs of plant health problems are identified using accepted nomenclature. Completed |
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The severity and extent of the problem in a plant species are assessed. Completed |
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Observations are compared with published data, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines. Completed |
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The possible causes of the plant health problem are determined. Completed |
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Consult with specialist services in severe, complex or rapid onset cases. Completed |
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Plant or soil specimens are sampled and dispatched for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required. Completed |
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Plant disorders and problems are recorded and documented in a report. Completed |
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Remedy plant health problems
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A weed, pest and disease control program is formulated according to the enterprise IPM strategy and production plan. Completed |
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Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for work activities are identified, costs/benefits analysed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel. Completed |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with work activities are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented. Completed |
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A range of modifications to growing conditions that could be considered in a specific situation are identified. Completed |
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Modifications to growing conditions for a specific plant species are selected and implemented, having regard to cost of damage, marketing requirements and sustainable horticultural practices. Completed |
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Evaluate treatment program
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Plants are monitored during treatment. Completed |
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Appropriate data is recorded according to enterprise guidelines. Completed |
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Observations are compared to expected results. Completed |
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Modifications to the treatment program are recommended to client/management. Completed |
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Treatment program report is documented and presented to client/management. Completed |
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