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Implement a tree maintenance program

Implement a tree maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB314
State Code
OBV48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a tree species and assess the health and condition in order to develop, implement and schedule a tree maintenance program and treatments according to safety and environmental procedures.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction in arboriculture and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.The arboriculture industry requires that all tree maintenance work is undertaken according to preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume).Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake site assessment of trees
  • 1.1 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement site-specific control measures
  • 1.2 Perform a site assessment and liaise with client to identify conditions that may impact upon the health of trees on site
  • 1.3 Identify genus and species of trees
  • 1.4 Recognise signs of stress according to the characteristics of species
  • 1.5 Recognise causes of stress according to characteristics of species
  • 1.6 Assess abiotic factors affecting health of trees and impact on growth
  • 1.7 Assess biotic factors affecting health of trees and impact on growth
  • 1.8 Record and report results of site assessment according to workplace procedures
2. Prepare tree maintenance program
  • 2.1 Identify maintenance requirements for trees according to identified health issues
  • 2.2 Select treatments for identified maintenance requirements
  • 2.3 Identify environmental implications for identified treatments
  • 2.4 Document a maintenance program using requirements, treatments and environmental implications
3. Undertake treatment program
  • 3.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery required for treatment
  • 3.2 Conduct pre-operational checks and calibrate equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Select, check and use personal protective equipment
  • 3.4 Implement workplace health, safety, environmental and traffic control procedures according to JSA
  • 3.5 Apply treatments according to maintenance plan and environmental procedures and industry best practice
  • 3.6 Maintain growing environment according to species cultural requirements
4. Complete treatment program activities
  • 4.1 Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.2 Clean and sanitise equipment according to biosecurity procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and store personal protective equipment
  • 4.4 Determine schedule for follow-up treatments and communicate to work team
  • 4.5 Maintain records and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ91 AHCARB301 Implement a tree maintenance program Unit of competency