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 tree jacking
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Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to applying tree jacking techniques are identified and followed Completed |
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Work plan is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Type and quantity of trees to be tree jacked are identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures Completed |
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Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Tree jacking activities are planned in line with site procedures Completed |
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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Assess and plan tree jacking
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Environmental conditions are assessed and the outcomes are used as the basis to plan the felling of each tree Completed |
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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work modified to be in line with OHS regulations Completed |
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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of tree jacking activities Completed |
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Tree is visually assessed for defects, grade and recovery status Completed |
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Growth around tree and appropriate escape route are selected and cleared either manually or mechanically Completed |
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Fall direction and allowable degree of error are assessed, considering hang ups, damage, extraction constraints and available open space Completed |
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Cutting sequence is planned to control direction of the fall and minimise damage to the tree and surrounding environment and communicated to other personnel Completed |
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Trees too dangerous to be felled safely are marked and referred to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Tree jack trees
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Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements Completed |
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Leaders are removed and cleared in line with the tree jacking plan Completed |
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Unexpected characteristics of a tree are diagnosed and planning is reviewed Completed |
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Jacking slots are made to provide for placement of tree jacks in line with planned falling direction Completed |
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Cutting technique is adjusted and tree jacks are used to control movement and direction of tree being felled Completed |
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Falling is completed once initiated and planned safe exit route used in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Movement of the tree on the ground is monitored and trees that hang up are assessed and cleared in line with site requirements Completed |
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Tree jacking process 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's recommendations Completed |
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Tree jacks are checked for operation and serviced Completed |
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Chainsaw set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit cutting conditions Completed |
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Chainsaw is kept in operational condition and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use Completed |
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