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?
Prepare for trimming and cross cutting
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Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to trimming and cross cutting felled trees are identified and complied with Completed |
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Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations Completed |
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Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Logs to be trimmed and cross cut are identified in accordance with work order Completed |
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Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Trimming and cross cutting activities are planned in accordance with site procedures Completed |
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Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements Completed |
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Assess felled trees
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Environmental conditions are assessed and used to plan the cutting of each tree Completed |
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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work modified to be in accordance with OHS regulations Completed |
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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of cross cutting activities Completed |
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Tree is visually assessed for defects and removal status Completed |
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Trees unable to be cut safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Plan cutting
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Tree is moved or stabilised for safe cutting in accordance with site standards and regulations Completed |
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Cutting pattern is selected to optimise time and manageable removal of the sections Completed |
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Sequence of cross cuts is planned to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems Completed |
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Debris is cleared from the work area to prevent saw damage or injury in accordance with OHS requirements Completed |
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Trim and cross cut fallen trees
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Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in accordance with site requirements Completed |
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Tree section on each side of planned cut is secured and potential movement assessed and planned for Completed |
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Saw is operated to cut tree and cutting technique is adjusted in response to movement and condition of the tree in accordance with safety regulations Completed |
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Unexpected characteristics of a tree are assessed and planning reviewed Completed |
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Cross cut is completed once initiated in accordance with OHS and site requirements Completed |
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Trimming and cross cutting processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel Completed |
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Conduct operator maintenance
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Chain is checked for blunt or damaged condition Completed |
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Chain and other components are removed, sharpened, maintained, adjusted and replaced in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Chainsaw set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit cutting conditions Completed |
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Chainsaw is properly maintained and checked to comply with relevant standards prior to use Completed |
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