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?
Determine the suitability of trees
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Consult client, develop a brief and gain agreement Completed |
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Undertake site inspection according to the client brief Completed |
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Determine legislative requirements, regulatory requirements and requirements of Australian Standards Completed |
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Determine functional life expectancy of site and plantings Completed |
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Determine tree function for the precise location within the plan Completed |
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Confirm that species and cultivar selection is appropriate for the aspect and site dimensions Completed |
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Research trees suitable for the intended purpose using multiple reference sources Completed |
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Identify and select trees
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Identify trees suitable for the intended purpose using multiple reference sources and use of taxonomic keys Completed |
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Give consideration to tree morphology, physiology and ethnobotany in the identification of suitable trees Completed |
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Estimate planting area dimensions for the tree species or cultivar Completed |
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Confirm that soil volume is proportioned to the size of tree in consideration and assess soil for suitability as a growth medium Completed |
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Consider environmental conditions including site hydrology for the functional characteristics of the tree and apply findings Completed |
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Evaluate soils, soil mixes and growing media for density, organic content, nutrient status, and physical and chemical properties Completed |
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Appraise a wide range of soils, soil mixes and growing media Completed |
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Make recommendations for soil, soil mix and growth medium improvements by determining soil suitability for intended purpose Completed |
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Evaluate trees from an extensive range of trees common in the region Completed |
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Select trees in accordance with suitability for the intended purpose as quality criterion Completed |
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Evaluate and document the rationale for tree selection Completed |
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Recommend tree species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings Completed |
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Document tree selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations as specifications Completed |
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Specify trees
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Incorporate determined criteria for size of stock selection into the specifications Completed |
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Match species and cultivars appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species-specific characteristics Completed |
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Evaluate selection criteria for mature trees against capability for transplanted trees Completed |
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Assess final selections against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirm the tree specification Completed |
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Inspect selected plants on site for structural quality, root health and quantities according to the specifications Completed |
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Inspect delivered materials, soils and growing media on site for quality assurance in accordance with the specifications Completed |
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Record quality checks on delivered plants and products Completed |
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Correlate and present a report
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Compile tree selections into a database of tree specimens and characteristics based on tree taxonomy and nomenclature, and suitability characteristics Completed |
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Produce a report of the identification, selection and specification process and incorporate the correlated records Completed |
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Present the client or organisation with the report Completed |
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