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?
for trimming
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Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements for operating a pole saw. Completed |
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Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel. Completed |
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Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for serviceable condition in line with manufacturer recommendations. Completed |
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Carry out pre-startup checks of pole saw in line with site requirements. Completed |
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Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure safety. Completed |
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Assess trees
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Identify and assess tree type, location and stability for safe working conditions. Completed |
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Plan the trim of a tree in line with site procedures and environmental conditions. Completed |
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Identify trees unable to be trimmed safely and refer to appropriate personnel. Completed |
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Determine whether the height of the branch is within safe reach when using the pole saw Completed |
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Establish general falling direction of branches and limbs to be trimmed and identify clear escape route. Completed |
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Trim accessible branches and knots to specifications in line with manufacturer recommendations and organisational safe work practices for angle and height allowances. Completed |
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Monitor movement and whereabouts of other personnel to ensure work site is safe. Completed |
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Undertake sequence of cuts to trim tree branches. Completed |
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Operate pole saw in line with safety regulations, adjusting technique in response to condition of the tree. Completed |
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Diagnose unexpected characteristics of a tree during trimming operations and review tree assessment if required. Completed |
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Complete cutting once initiated, to minimise splitting. Completed |
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Clear cut branches from the site in line with standard operating procedures and environmental requirements. Completed |
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Record and report trimming activity. Completed |
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Conduct operator maintenance
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Follow lock-out procedures in line with WHS legislation and site procedures. Completed |
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Inspect condition of saw and other equipment on completion of trimming activities. Completed |
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Remove, sharpen, adjust or replace chain and other components, in line with manufacturer recommendations. Completed |
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Recycle, re-use or dispose of blunt or damaged chain and other components in line with environmental requirements. Completed |
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Clear pole saw of dust, shavings and debris and check to make sure it meets relevant operational standards. Completed |
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Record and report equipment faults and maintenance activity. Completed |
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