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 trimming and cutting
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Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative, organisationalrequirements and manufacturer's specifications relevant to trimming and cutting harvested trees are identified and followed Completed |
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Site environmental protection measures and enterprise environmental management systems are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations Completed |
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Job requirements are reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Trimming and cutting activities are planned in line with site procedures Completed |
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Cutting procedures to achieve optimum utilisation of tree to be cut are identified Completed |
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Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with organisational procedures and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements Completed |
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Visually assess trees
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Environmentalrequirements are identified and used to plan the cutting of each tree Completed |
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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming and cutting activities Completed |
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Tree is visually assessed for defects, grade and recovery status Completed |
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Trees are assessed for extraction and transport method suitability Completed |
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Trees unable to be cut safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Plan cutting
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Tree is moved or stabilised for safe cutting in line with site standards and regulations Completed |
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Cutting pattern is selected to optimise time, maximise volume and quality of recovery in line with assessment and finished tree specifications Completed |
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Sequence of cuts is planned to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems Completed |
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Cutting positions selected are measured and marked in line with job requirements and industry standard lengths Completed |
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Debris is cleared from the work area to allow safe access and prevent saw damage or injury in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Conduct trimming and cutting
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Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements Completed |
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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work is modified to be in line with OHS regulations Completed |
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Tree section on each side of planned cut is secured and potential movement is assessed and planned Completed |
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Saw is operated to cut tree and cutting technique is adjusted in response to movement and condition of the tree Completed |
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Cut is completed once initiated, minimising capping and splitting, in line with job requirements Completed |
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Butts are square cut, accessible branches and knots trimmed, and head of tree removed in line with job requirements Completed |
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Logs are prepared for extraction in line with site requirements Completed |
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Trimming and cutting records are prepared and problems reported to the appropriate personnel Completed |
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Conduct equipment maintenance
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Equipment is inspected on completion of trimming and cutting activities Completed |
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Damaged saws and cutting attachments are identified and dealt with according to site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Chain and other components are removed, cleaned, maintained, adjusted or replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Tools and equipment are maintained in line with OHS requirements and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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