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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

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:

locating trees on streets using maps

examining and recording form, structures and local environment of tree

examining and recording shape, colour and size of leaves

examining and recording features of buds, branches and bark

examining and recording flower type, colour and shape

examining and recording features of fruit if present

using all relevant available senses to assist in tree recognition

examining tree for general condition

observing signs and symptoms of diseases, pests and problems that assist in recognition of tree

recording condition of tree and signs and symptoms of diseases, pests and problems on hazard identification form and report to supervisor

using field guides and photographs to assist in tree recognition

recognising tree using common name and botanical name where possible

requesting confirmation of tree recognition from work team in common and botanical names as required

examining tree for existing habitat use and food source supply

recognising environmental benefits provided by tree in current location

recognising value of benefits to the client and community

recording tree features and observations of tree recognition process

noting key features observed in the process of tree recognition

informing client or organisation as required.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

methods of locating trees on streets using maps

form, structures and local environment of tree

shape, colour and size of leaves

features of buds, branches and bark

flower type, colour and shape

features of fruit if present

use of sensory methods in tree recognition

general condition of trees

signs and symptoms of diseases, pests and problems that assist in recognition of trees

hazard identification forms

field guides and photographs that assist in tree recognition

recognition of common names of trees and botanical name where possible

tree examination for existing habitat use and food sources

environmental benefits provided by trees

recognition of value of tree benefits to the client and community

methods of recording tree features and observations of tree recognition process

key features of trees observed in the process of tree recognition

methods of informing client and organisation of tree recognition.