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?
Promote yourself to potential employers
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Establish, follow up and regularly maintain business contacts within industry Completed |
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Participate in relevant networks to support your freelance activity Completed |
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Identify and follow appropriate strategies to enhance your professional reputation Completed |
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Maximise your reputation by circulating current and succinct information about your experience Completed |
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Join and maintain regular contact with relevant employment networks Completed |
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Advertise your services in relevant media outlets as required Completed |
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Produce and distribute promotional material as required Completed |
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Negotiate work arrangements
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Establish clear performance outcomes for jobs and agree on fees, schedules and expenses Completed |
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Ensure that contracts contain payment terms and conditions that provide a viable cash flow Completed |
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Ensure that contracts contain a clear statement of the obligations of all parties and a process for varying terms and conditions Completed |
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Ensure that the terms of contracts match agreements and securely store written copies of final signed contracts for reference during the course of jobs Completed |
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Negotiate variations to contracts as required Completed |
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Seek specialist advice in the development of contracts where appropriate Completed |
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Be willing to adapt to the demands of others, but without compromising your personal work ethic and reputation Completed |
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Be prepared to reject work offers that do not provide sufficient financial remuneration or job satisfaction Completed |
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Manage financial and business aspects of freelance work
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Seek advice on and determine the most appropriate way of operating as a freelancer Completed |
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Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance and paperwork Completed |
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Establish and maintain effective support services Completed |
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Establish a realistic fee structure that takes into account all factors associated with your freelance activity Completed |
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Plan ahead to organise and maintain a viable work and cash flow Completed |
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Send invoices in line with payment terms and conditions and follow up any non-payment of invoices promptly and in a businesslike manner Completed |
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Keep simple but accurate and up-to-date accounts and records Completed |
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Submit annual tax returns, using the services of an accountant as required Completed |
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Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements relevant to freelance activities Completed |
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Undertake strategic planning
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Identify and implement strategies that help identify work opportunities at an early stage Completed |
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Seek constructive feedback from relevant people about your performance and evaluate feedback to identify personal development needs Completed |
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Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development and take appropriate action to ensure that your skills and knowledge keep pace with industry developments Completed |
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Identify and act on opportunities to expand your client base, either alone or in partnership with other freelancers Completed |
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Regularly revisit, review and set realistic objectives Completed |
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Continually monitor and analyse work options against quality of life, and artistic and commercial outcomes Completed |
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Identify risk factors and take action to minimise risk when planning work activities Completed |
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