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Implement a tree maintenance program

Implement a tree maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB301A
State Code
D6655
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the work undertaken to implement a tree maintenance program and describes the standard to: determine the annual maintenance requirements for trees; prepare a comprehensive tree maintenance program; apply a range of tree maintenance techniques; monitor and review the maintenance program over the course of a season.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to a tree assessment
  • 1.1. Site assessment is undertaken to identify conditions which may impact upon the health and vigour of the tree.
  • 1.2. Stress inducing factors are identified according to published characteristics of the species.
  • 1.3. Specimens of stressed material are collected to enable diagnosis of stress according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.4. Environmental issues that could affect the health and vigour of the tree are assessed for impact on growth according to published data and species characteristics.
  • 1.5. Information relating to the tree assessment is recorded and reported according to enterprise guidelines.
2. Prepare to undertake a treatment program
  • 2.1. Treatment program is interpreted and confirmed with management.
  • 2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 2.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
  • 2.4. Treatment methods and equipment are selected according to published data and enterprise guidelines.
  • 2.5. Environmental implications of undertaking the treatment program are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken.
3. Undertake a treatment program
  • 3.1. Equipment is prepared and used according to enterprise guidelines, OHS requirements and with due regard for environmental implications.
  • 3.2. Physical and/or chemical treatments are undertaken according to treatment program specifications, OHS requirements, and with due regard for environmental implications.
  • 3.3. Growing environment is maintained according to the needs of the species.
4. Complete treatment program activities
  • 4.1. Infected plant material is disposed of according to enterprise hygiene guidelines.
  • 4.2. Equipment is sterilised in accordance with enterprise hygiene guidelines.
  • 4.3. Physical and/or chemical treatments are followed up according to treatment program specifications and/or manufacturers recommendation.
  • 4.4. Timetables for follow up treatments are determined and communicated as per enterprise guidelines.
  • 4.5. Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The variables for this unit may include:
trees in amenity and urban environments.
Treatment methods may include:
pruning
repair of damaged material
application of pesticides
application of fertilizers
treatment of soil
reducing compaction/improving aeration and drainage.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
determine the annual maintenance requirements for trees
prepare a comprehensive tree maintenance program
apply a range of tree maintenance techniques
monitor and review the maintenance program over the course of a season.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3323 RTF3015A Implement a tree maintenance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ91 AHCARB301 Implement a tree maintenance program Unit of competency