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?
Assess site conditions and surroundings
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Inspect site for conditions likely to affect safe implementation of felling activities Completed |
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Identify and report site environmental conditions to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Determine fall zone and implement control measures to minimise risks and hazards in the zone according to safe work procedures Completed |
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Monitor location and activity of other personnel on the work site, and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures Completed |
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Assess tree and plan felling
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Identify trees considered outside own skill level, and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required Completed |
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Assess tree visually to identify felling characteristics Completed |
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Assess trees and site to determine complexity of felling requirements Completed |
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Confirm tree is safe to fell Completed |
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Assess and progressively plan tree-felling sequence for individual trees Completed |
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Assess and check required felling direction and possible deviation Completed |
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Plan suitable escape routes, and clear routes of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care, workplace and regulatory requirements Completed |
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Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures Completed |
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Assess need, safety and suitability of an industry approved technique and associated equipment to control tree fall Completed |
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Confirm planned escape route according to workplace procedures Completed |
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Apply tree-felling techniques
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Fell individual trees using planned and appropriate techniques according to current Australian Standards and industry codes of practice at a safe distance from other personnel, machinery, infrastructure and other assets in the work area Completed |
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Apply an industry approved technique and equipment to ensure that the tree falls in the direction of the scarf Completed |
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Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree Completed |
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Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall, and monitor the fall of the tree until all movement has stopped Completed |
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Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen or is stable enough to allow safe access back into the felling area Completed |
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Identify procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up if safe to do so Completed |
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Dispose of waste materials according to workplace environmental protection and operational practices and/or procedures Completed |
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Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments
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Follow workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer instructions to lock out equipment Completed |
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Inspect chainsaw on completion of activities Completed |
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Inspect for damage to chainsaw and cutting attachments, and tag for repair, service or replacement according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations Completed |
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Remove, clean, adjust, sharpen or replace chain and other components according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations Completed |
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