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?
Confirm details of assigned activities with supervisor
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Clarify the scope and objectives of assigned activities, constraints and wetland components involved and any conservation measures or management plans in place Completed |
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Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and enterprise procedures that apply to assigned activities Completed |
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Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement Completed |
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Confirm assessment indices and data collection plan details for target wetland Completed |
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Clarify the use of survey proformas, data collection forms and/or field identification guides, as necessary Completed |
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Source and assess available wetland data
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Locate and obtain existing wetland data and review its relevance and accuracy Completed |
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Locate external sources of relevant data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations Completed |
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Obtain selected data sets in accordance with enterprise procedures Completed |
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Use available data to identify known wetland boundaries, characteristics, condition and any environmental issues relevant to the study Completed |
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Identify any significant information gaps Completed |
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Plan and organise assigned field activities
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Analyse field activities to identify related tasks and plan efficient sequences Completed |
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Identify risks, safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities Completed |
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Assemble required field equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose Completed |
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Liaise with relevant personnel to explain the scope and purpose of field activities, organise site access and obtain permits, as necessary Completed |
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Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from appropriate personnel Completed |
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Update work plan and communicate changes to appropriate personnel, as necessary Completed |
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Conduct wetland survey and monitoring activities
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Observe and record wetland characteristics and evidence of disturbance using survey proformas, field identification guides and digital photography, as appropriate Completed |
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Collect reliable point positional data and attribute environmental data/samples for each location in accordance with data collection plan Completed |
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Verify any existing geographic information system (GIS) mapping of wetland location/type Completed |
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Collect representative water, soil and/or (micro)biological samples using specified sampling methods and equipment Completed |
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Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment Completed |
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Ensure that monitoring data/samples are collected at the same locations and during similar seasonal/climatic conditions Completed |
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Finalise field work
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Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base Completed |
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Ensure all samples and data are labelled and stored safely to ensure integrity and traceability Completed |
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Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis Completed |
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Clean and test equipment before storage Completed |
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Contribute to assessment of wetland condition
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Review field observations, measurements and/or results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and/or problems with data Completed |
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Use given formulae and tables to assign scores, parameter values, index values and health index/rating, where appropriate Completed |
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Analyse data relating to wetland characteristics, existing conditions and management values, as required Completed |
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Identify environmental issues that may impact on current wetland management objectives/practices Completed |
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Report findings using a format and style that suits their intended use and in accordance with enterprise guidelines Completed |
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Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with enterprise confidentiality and security guidelines Completed |
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Maintain a safe work environment
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Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others Completed |
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Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste Completed |
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Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and enterprise procedures Completed |
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