List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has used climbing techniques to access at least 2 structurally different trees, including:
confirmed access to site and scope of works
identified workplace health, safety and environmental hazards and completed a job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) for the site and activities
confirmed availability of first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
conducted pre-operational safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment
selected and used personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment during works
inspected tree and discussed with work team to determine a safe and efficient access route
selected and prepared climbing equipment for accessing tree
ascended, navigated though and descended tree canopy using harness and lanyard and safe anchor points, following safe climbing techniques, including:
moving rope with prusik technique
trunk walking technique
use of foot ascenders
tied, dressed, set and finished the following climbing knots and hitches, including:
alpine butterfly
blake's hitch
scaffold knot
double fisherman's bend/prusik loop
girth hitch
English prusik hitch
marlinspike hitch
munter hitch
clove hitch
double-overhand stopper knot
bowline
running bowline
communicated with work team during operations using agreed communication procedures
maintained safe clearances from power lines
removed all access equipment in a controlled manner on descend from tree
inspected, cleaned, maintained and stored climbing and personal protective equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
assessing and selecting different methods for climbing trees
workplace health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures, including:
completing JSAs and SWMS for site-specific risks
purpose of first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
pre-operational and safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment
PPE used when climbing
inspection, use and maintenance of arborist climbing equipment, including:
ropes and their characteristics
rope type, construction and materials
rope inspection and failure conditions
uses of climbing ropes
triple-locking carabiners
climbing hardware
purpose, function, selection, tying, dressing, setting, checking and finishing of arborist knots used for climbing techniques
safety when climbing trees, including:
safe working limits of ropes and equipment
defects in ropes, tools and equipment
climbing harnesses and lanyards
hazards to avoid when climbing within the tree canopy, including:
safe distances from electrical power lines
tree structural defects
the presence of insects or other animals
deciding on low-risk access routes
environmental impacts of tree access methods, including:
potential impact on tree of various climbing methods
impact on animal habitat or food source
communications strategies used when climbing with a work team, including:
voice
hand
electronic communications
climbing techniques using ropes and harnesses, including:
moving rope with prusik technique
trunk walking
foot ascenders
safe transitions between points of attachment
low-risk anchor points
controlled descent operations
controlled removal of access equipment
procedures for inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and storing climbing equipment.
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
two trees with different canopy structures as stipulated in the performance evidence
resources, equipment and materials:
standard climbing kit
harness
arborist communications equipment
personal protective equipment
first aid and emergency response equipment
specifications:
workplace and manufacturer instructions for safe operation, cleaning and storage of the equipment specified in the assessment conditions
relationships:
work team.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. In particular, assessors must have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed.