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 water quality monitoring program requirements
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Survey client to identify scope, objectives and constraints of project and intended use of the data. Completed |
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Research, collate and evaluate background information relevant to survey type and site. Completed |
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Determine water quality indicators to be measured, frequency and volume of sampling required to meet scope, objectives and constraints of project. Completed |
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Determine that procedures required for data collection and processing and reporting format are consistent with the survey scope, objectives and constraints of program and legislative requirements. Completed |
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Seek estimates of costs involved and/or sources of funds for the program as required by the client and according to enterprise policies and procedures. Completed |
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Provide a survey strategy to client that reflects project requirements, scope, objectives and constraints for discussion and approval. Completed |
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Undertake a site analysis
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Identify and record physical and biological features at the site of the monitoring program. Completed |
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Identify and record resource management factors that are contributing to water quality. Completed |
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Survey biota as required to meet the scope and objectives of the program. Completed |
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Identify and assess OH&S hazards and risks associated with conducting the sampling program. Completed |
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Identify and evaluate sampling points for safety, accessibility and opportunities for repeatable data collection. Completed |
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Plan monitoring program
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Evaluate information gathered to select suitable monitoring sites for repeatable monitoring and to obtain representative samples. Completed |
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Source and cost laboratory and field equipment, tools, machinery and other material required for the monitoring program, assess for suitability/reliability and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and enterprise personnel. Completed |
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Confirm surveyor access to site with land manager for the duration of the monitoring program. Completed |
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Determine and document OH&S controls and emergency procedures required for the program to be presented to appropriate personnel according to enterprise policies and guidelines. Completed |
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Document methods of data collection, monitoring and field techniques for field operators according to enterprise policies and guidelines. Completed |
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Present to appropriate personnel and the client for briefing and acceptance, survey schedules and procedures developed in accordance with enterprise guidelines and relevant legislation. Completed |
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Monitor water quality
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Carry out surveying tasks out in line with monitoring plan and enterprise/agency guidelines/protocols and in accordance with OH&S guidelines. Completed |
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Store and transport and treat samples with regard to temperature, maximum holding periods and other variables and according to enterprise/agencies guidelines and policies. Completed |
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Monitor surveying process for accuracy, compliance with the survey plans and procedures, OH&S policies and regulatory requirements. Completed |
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Assess and evaluate for errors and inconsistencies, implementing contingency plans when problems arise with the monitoring plans and procedures. Completed |
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Evaluate program
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Analyse data collected according to industry policies and guidelines and scientific standards. Completed |
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Outcomes, conclusions and/or trends from the monitoring program are drawn from relevant information including industry standards for interpretation of water quality data and are based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments. Completed |
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Advice is sought from client as to satisfaction with monitoring program in terms of the process and outcomes. Completed |
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Provide report on outcomes to client with recommendations for changes and improvements any further monitoring activities. Completed |
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