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?
Plan for a rafting activity.
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Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues. Completed |
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Confirm the chosen location or section of river for the trip is suitable according to participants' abilities, aims and objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Completed |
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Implement the trip plan as designed by the trip leader according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Choose a route or course that minimises damage to the environment. Completed |
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Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan. Completed |
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Identify hazards and obstacles associated with rafting trip and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. Completed |
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Select equipment.
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Select equipment and confirm serviceability according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures. Completed |
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Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications to ensure comfort and safety. Completed |
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Assess raft for safety and suitability and check that it is inflated to the required pressure. Completed |
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Select safety and rescue equipment according to the activity location. Completed |
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Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand to ensure that it is not lost, damaged or a hindrance and prepare raft for transportation if required. Completed |
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Brief participants
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Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip. Completed |
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Communicate relevant information and safety procedures effectively. Completed |
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Arrange seating positions that are appropriate to the size and abilities of paddlers. Completed |
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Control raft in moving water.
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Conduct a crew drill, informing participants of guide commands and strokes that will be used and observe participants use of these strokes Completed |
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Apply strokes and paddling manoeuvres effectively to control the raft. Completed |
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Communicate effectively with crew, other guides, trip leader and other river uses. Completed |
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Plan and run a route through moving water.
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Scout and assess sections of moving water to identify hydrological features, hazards and impediments. Completed |
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Communicate the selected route to the crew. Completed |
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Negotiate or avoid hazards using a combination of strokes, guide commands and manoeuvres. Completed |
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Apply navigation skills to determine location and follow planned route or course during the activity. Completed |
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Apply capsize procedures.
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Maintain appropriate body position in the water to minimise injury or entrapment and apply defensive and aggressive swimming techniques if necessary. Completed |
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Maintain a position upstream of the raft and recover paddles, where possible. Completed |
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Manage capsize response of crew and equipment. Completed |
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Complete post trip responsibilities
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Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Evaluate relevant aspects of rafting trip and complete trip reports according to organisational policies and procedures. Completed |
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Review own performance and identify potential areas of improvement for future rafting trips Completed |
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