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 the sites and trees
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Site assessments are undertaken to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site. Completed |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls recommended. Completed |
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Liaison with local authorities and information services is undertaken to determine location of services and utilities, and legislation, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting/transporting of trees. Completed |
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Trees are assessed for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics. Completed |
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Determine transplanting requirements
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The appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors are identified in accordance with the site assessment and tree species to be transplanted. Completed |
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Excavation methods and root ball preparation is determined according to the characteristics of the species. Completed |
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Crown reduction/protection tasks are determined according to the characteristics of the species and are planned to meet AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees. Completed |
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Root ball and tree mass is calculated to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements. Completed |
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Personnel/contractor requirements are negotiated to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors. Completed |
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A transport route is identified with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements. Completed |
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An aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted tree(s) is determined and documented in the program. Completed |
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Document a tree transplanting program
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Transplanting program is documented according to management and/or client needs. Completed |
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Resources and costing details are documented and presented to management and/or the client. Completed |
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Transplanting program is communicated to the relevant personnel for implementation. Completed |
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Transplant operations are performed as per standard Implement a tree transplanting program. Completed |
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Completed tree transplanting program is assessed to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines. Completed |
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