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?
Select route and equipment suitable for the cave abseil.
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Identify safe access to and egress from the pitch. Completed |
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Determine descent and ascent route appropriate for conditions. Completed |
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Select a belay system suitable for the abseil or climb, environmental conditions and participant. Completed |
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Choose a belay devicesuitable for the cave conditions and belayer. Completed |
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Select other equipment to suit abseil or climb requirements and participants. Completed |
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Complete safety and serviceability checks on equipment and tag faulty equipment according to organisational procedures. Completed |
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Set up caver belay system for caving.
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Select anchors and assess condition, including performance under likely load and stability of surroundings. Completed |
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Rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation, and minimise potential for shock loading. Completed |
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Select and tie appropriate knots, and rig ropes suitable for load and function within the belay system. Completed |
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Establish a belay from which belayer is independent of the system. Completed |
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Establish a belay that maintains safety of belayer and abseiler. Completed |
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Position top rope or bottom brake belay away from hazards, or remove as able. Completed |
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Determine need for, and establish, back up belay systems. Completed |
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Complete safety checks according to organisational procedures. Completed |
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Rig rope pitches and ladders for caving.
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Rig ropes to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and to allow efficient descent and ascent. Completed |
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Set up anchors and ropes to allow for a rescue. Completed |
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Rig ladders for ease of use and safety. Completed |
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Select and tie knots suitable for system type established. Completed |
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Minimise risk of cross loading and miss-alignment of carabiners. Completed |
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Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly. Completed |
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Rig to minimise impact on the cave environment. Completed |
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Complete safety checks according to organisational procedures. Completed |
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