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 for pruning operations
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Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor Completed |
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Confirm access to site and location of trees and work zones Completed |
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Determine type, extent and limit of pruning work in accordance with specifications, scope of works and client brief Completed |
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Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement site-specific control measures Completed |
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Communicate with work team using agreed methods according to works undertaken and site and environmental conditions Completed |
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Prepare tools, equipment and work environment
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Select tools and equipment for pruning work Completed |
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Consider access and impact of selected pruning tools and equipment on tree Completed |
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Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment Completed |
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Select, check and use personal protective equipment Completed |
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Disinfect pruning equipment during tree work according to hygiene and biosecurity procedures and tree assessment outcomes Completed |
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Implement workplace health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures according to JSA Completed |
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Determine tree parts to be removed and plan pruning operations
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Investigate tree canopy shape, structure and defects to determine pruning plan Completed |
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Assess tree structure for stem co-dominance and branch attachment to determine options for pruning cut procedure Completed |
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Identify tree part requiring removal and select pruning procedure and location of cut from identified pruning cut options Completed |
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Perform pruning operations
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Prepare pruning equipment to ensure cuts are clean Completed |
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Use pruning tools to make pruning cuts according to industry standards and manufacturer operating instructions Completed |
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Make cuts from a secure body position with awareness of extant tree hazards Completed |
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Maintain awareness of power line proximity, safe approach distances and clearances Completed |
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Select pruning cuts for crown maintenance or crown modification according to scope of works Completed |
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Perform pre-cutting techniques to avoid splitting or tearing of the stem and bark Completed |
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Perform final cut according to the principles of compartmentalisation of decay in trees (CODIT) and current industry standards Completed |
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Ensure bark at edge of all pruning cuts remains firmly attached Completed |
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Improve pruning quality
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Review previous pruning cuts to determine tree response to pruning activities Completed |
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Assess tree response to previous pruning methods and compare with current work practice Completed |
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Seek advice from consulting arborists on quality of current pruning work practice Completed |
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Identify substandard current pruning cuts and rectify according to advice Completed |
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Complete pruning operations
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Drop or lower pruned material into designated drop zone Completed |
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Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment Completed |
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Collect and dispose of pruned material according to environmental procedures Completed |
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Maintain pruning records according to workplace procedures Completed |
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