Unit of competency Outline
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Measure and improve the performance of urban forests
Measure and improve the performance of urban forests
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB609
AHCARB609
State Code
OBV63
OBV63
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse the values, analyse the performance, and develop management recommendations to improve the performance of an urban forest.The unit applies to individuals with broad theoretical and technical knowledge of urban forest management. They have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate autonomy and judgement for a defined area of responsibility, undertaking complex work with broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research urban forest practices and applications
- 1.1 Research urban forest case studies and management reports
- 1.2 Review best management practices in urban forest planning and management
- 1.3 Research applications and functional tools for measuring benefits of urban forests
2. Analyse and report on urban forest benefits
- 2.1 Analyse economic, social and environmental benefits of urban forests
- 2.2 Document evidence-based research into a preliminary report on benefits of urban forests
3. Determine values of urban forest benefits
- 3.1 Conduct sampling analysis of specified urban forest
- 3.2 Determine required sample size to assess total tree population
- 3.3 Determine accuracy of sample size
- 3.4 Determine the quantitative values of urban forest environmental benefits
- 3.5 Identify base financial value for functional benefit
- 3.6 Calculate financial values of functional and environmental benefits of current tree population
- 3.7 Determine benefits of heat island modification of urban areas
- 3.8 Document a preliminary report on total asset valuation of an urban forest
4. Analyse and compile results
- 4.1 Analyse urban forest structure and function
- 4.2 Estimate life expectancy of tree population
- 4.3 Compile results of urban forest analysis
5. Determine and report on urban forests improvements
- 5.1 Identify urban forest issues within tree population sample area
- 5.2 Determine recommendations for tree species and diversity
- 5.3 Determine extent of current tree planting and replacement programs
- 5.4 Determine volume and rate of planting programs required for improvements to urban forest performance
- 5.5 Determine required modifications to planting practices
- 5.6 Determine targets for urban forest improvement
- 5.7 Document urban forest performance and provide recommendations for improvement in a report
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ13 | AHCARB604 | Measure and improve the performance of urban forests | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJR2 | AHC60524 | Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture | Qualification |
| BFG6 | AHC60520 | Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture | Qualification |