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.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse the system | 1.1 Identify stakeholders, consult and establish stakeholder needs 1.2 Research historic and current tree policies 1.3 Analyse statutory context and policy context of the current or proposed tree policy 1.4 Research current and historic tree management activities 1.5 Analyse current industry tree policy models 1.6 Evaluate comparative tree methodologies and systems 1.7 Research current policy and strategic information to inform and develop policy |
2. Define policy objectives | 2.1 Identify key management objectives and management metrics 2.2 Establish benchmarks 2.3 Analyse existing policies, procedures and systems for compliance with policy planning requirements 2.4 Evaluate conflicting stakeholder needs 2.5 Determine tree management strategies 2.6 Define policy reflecting strategic objectives of organisation 2.7 Define strategic objectives of the policy 2.8 Develop and communicate change management strategies 2.9 Make recommendations for policy options |
3 Define legal parameters | 3.1 Determine legal parameters, statutes and local planning laws 3.2 Determine if policy is included or referred to in statutory documents 3.3 Seek advice about legal implications of policy |
4. Define context and limitations of tree policy | 4.1 Determine parameters of policy 4.2 Determine and record localised soil types, rainfall infiltration and runoff 4.3 Compile database of local and indigenous tree species 4.4 Compile database of exotics that perform well 4.5 Create list of preferred and desired species 4.6 Determine extent and type of tree data from tree inventory 4.7 Set diversity goals for tree species and tree families |
5. Develop tree policy | 5.1 Develop tree policy to meet strategic objectives 5.2 Develop and communicate procedures to implement policy 5.3 Develop policy determinations for hazard identification and mitigation, significant trees, tree selection, tree replacement, street tree planting, tree removal, tree inspections and assessments, tree pruning operations, power line clearance, habitat protection, infrastructure protection and pest and disease control as required 5.4 Develop draft of strategic tree policy 5.6 Promote tree policy and expected outcomes to key stakeholders 5.7 Seek feedback from stakeholders 5.8 Review and amend policy 5.9 Develop tree policy documentation 5.10 Develop compliance programs in policy documentation 5.11 Implement strategies for continuous improvement |
6. Review tree policy implementation | 6.1 Publish final tree policy documentation 6.2 Use policy to guide development of operational tree management plans 6.3 Investigate and document implementation outcomes of policy 6.4 Provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders 6.5 Monitor records for remedial action and to improve performance 6.6 Modify policy and or procedures as required |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:
identifying stakeholders, consult and establish stakeholder needs
researching historic and current tree policies
analysing statutory context and policy context of the current or proposed tree policy
researching current and historic tree management activities
analysing current industry tree policy models
evaluating comparative tree methodologies and systems
researching current policy and strategic information to inform and develop policy
identifying key management objectives and management metrics
establishing benchmarks
analysing existing policies, procedures and systems for compliance with policy planning requirements
evaluating conflicting stakeholder needs
determining tree management strategies
defining policy reflecting strategic objectives of organisation
defining strategic objectives of the policy
developing and communicate change management strategies
making recommendations for policy options
determining legal parameters, statutes and local planning laws
determining if policy is included or referred to in statutory documents
seeking advice about legal implications of policy
determining parameters of policy
determining and record localised soil types, rainfall infiltration and runoff
compiling database of local and indigenous tree species
compiling database of exotics that perform well
creating list of preferred and desired species
determining extent and type of tree data from tree inventory
setting diversity goals for tree species and tree families
developing tree policy to meet strategic objectives
developing and communicating procedures to implement policy
developing policy determinations for hazard identification and mitigation, significant trees, tree selection, tree replacement, street tree planting, tree removal, tree inspections and assessments, tree pruning operations, power line clearance, habitat protection, infrastructure protection and pest and disease control as required
developing draft of strategic tree policy
promoting tree policy and expected outcomes to key stakeholders
seeking feedback from stakeholders
reviewing and amending policy
developing tree policy documentation
developing compliance programs in policy documentation
implementing strategies for continuous improvement
use of industry standard terminology to describe tree policy.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
current and historic tree management activities
historic and current tree policies
tree policy models
benchmarks
management objectives
management metrics
strategic objectives
key stakeholders
tree management strategies
legal parameters, statutes and local planning laws
compliance with policy planning requirements
legal implications of policy
localised soil types, rainfall infiltration and runoff
databases
tree inventory
policy determinations for hazard identification and mitigation, significant trees, tree selection, tree replacement, street tree planting, tree removal, tree inspections and assessments, tree pruning operations, power line clearance, habitat protection, infrastructure protection and pest and disease control
development of draft and final documents.
It is an industry requirement for competency in this unit that assessment includes construction of a database that must contain a minimum of twenty (20) trees that are the preferred and desired species highly suitable for local use, and incorporating intensive tree profiles detailing attributes of the location, taxonomic characteristics, edaphic and environmental preferences and limitations of the tree. The database must include local, indigenous and exotic tree species.
Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.
Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.
The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:
equipment:
computer
word processing software
statistical software
internet connection
materials:
tree policy documentation
tree profile and benefits form
database of local, indigenous and exotic tree species
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.
Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed