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
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Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a pole saw are identified and followed Completed |
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Work plan is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Type and quantity of trees to be trimmed are identified and assessed for safe working conditions Completed |
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Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations Completed |
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Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements Completed |
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Trimming activities are planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements Completed |
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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Assess trees
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Environmental conditions are assessed and used to plan the trimming of each tree Completed |
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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel are monitored and work is modified in line with OHS regulations Completed |
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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming activities Completed |
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Trees unable to be trimmed safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Trim trees
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Accessible branches and knots are trimmed to specifications in line with maximum height allowances and manufacturer recommendations Completed |
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Pole saw is operated to trim tree in line with safety regulations and cutting technique is adjusted in response to condition of the tree Completed |
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Unexpected characteristics of a tree are diagnosed and planning is reviewed Completed |
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Cut is completed once initiated, minimising splitting and in line with the work plan Completed |
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Cut branches are cleared from the site in line with standard operating procedures and environmental requirements Completed |
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Trimming processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel Completed |
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Conduct operator maintenance
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Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures Completed |
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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 line with manufacturer recommendations Completed |
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Chain and other components that need replacing are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements Completed |
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Pole saw setup is assessed and adjusted to suit cutting conditions Completed |
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Pole saw is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris and checked to make sure it meets relevant standards Completed |
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