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?
Undertake assessment of trees on site
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Identify and research relevant legislation and Australian Standards Completed |
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Determine specific requirements of Statutory authorities in relation to trees on development site Completed |
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Determine local government planning laws, tree protection and preservation regulations Completed |
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Conduct a site assessment and identify conditions that impact tree protection program Completed |
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Identify work health and safety hazards that impact safety of staff and public, assess level of risk and apply controls Completed |
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Identify hazards, activities and circumstances that have potential to harm trees and assess the level of risk Completed |
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Locate and confirm trees plotted on survey plan Completed |
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Plot trees not on plan onto survey plan Completed |
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Compile preliminary tree assessment data
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Collect available relevant plans and documentation Completed |
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Identify and record tree genus and species by botanical and common name Completed |
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Record tree dimensions, height, crown spread and diameter-at-breast-height (DBH) Completed |
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Determine age class and estimate life expectancy Completed |
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Determine tree health in relation to tree physiology and pathology Completed |
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Determine condition of tree structure in relation to tree anatomy Completed |
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Consider heritage and cultural issues Completed |
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Consider habitat, ecology and other matters relevant to the site Completed |
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Consider location relative to existing and past site structures Completed |
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Determine the retention value Completed |
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Compile all tree assessment data required for report Completed |
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Document preliminary arboricultural report
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Record all trees and groups of trees suitable for retention Completed |
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Determine indicative tree protection zone for each tree Completed |
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Plot tree identifiers and indicative tree protection zone on survey plan Completed |
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Document preliminary arboricultural report Completed |
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Record impact of proposed development on trees
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Interpret existing plans, working drawings, terms and symbols Completed |
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Interpret development and design language Completed |
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Consider how development can result in mechanical and chemical damage and determine appropriate controls Completed |
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Determine impact of proposed development on trees Completed |
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Provide preliminary feedback to client on potential areas of improvement Completed |
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Determine indicative and actual tree protection zones
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Assess development requirements for site access and logistics Completed |
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Consider indicative tree protection zone Completed |
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Determine extent of encroachment into indicative tree protection zone Completed |
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Determine whether works will impact on structural root zone Completed |
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Determine extent and area of structural root zone Completed |
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Determine actual tree protection zone for trees to be retained Completed |
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Define and record the actual tree protection zones Completed |
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Demonstrate tree viability to major encroachment
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Determine level of encroachment Completed |
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Assess for a major encroachment: location and distribution of roots; potential loss of root mass; species tolerance to root loss; and age, health, size, lean and stability of tree Completed |
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Consider impact of major encroachment on health, physiology and structural integrity of tree Completed |
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Assess soil characteristics and volume and presence of existing or past structures and design factors Completed |
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Consider how site and design factors minimise impact of proposed encroachment on tree Completed |
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Demonstrate that the tree would remain viable Completed |
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Determine additional remedial measures required Completed |
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Develop protection measures and advise client
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Develop an evidentiary portfolio of tree protection devices, techniques, tree-sensitive design and construction measures and tree responses to development activities Completed |
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Specify protection devices, techniques and systems to minimise impact of development Completed |
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Determine installation and construction methods for tree protection and produce working drawings for on-site personnel for implementation Completed |
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Provide advice on tree removal and tree pruning program to client Completed |
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Document the relevant reports
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Prepare draft arboricultural impact assessment report Completed |
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Develop tree protection plan and tree protection plan (drawing) Completed |
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Prepare and document tree management and monitoring guidelines with alternative strategies for possible problems Completed |
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Consolidate relevant reports, plans and guidelines into final version of arboricultural impact assessment report in digital and print format and present to client Completed |
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