Elements and Performance Criteria
- Contribute to a tree assessment
- Site assessment is undertaken to identify conditions which may impact upon the health and vigour of the tree.
- Stress inducing factors are identified according to published characteristics of the species.
- Specimens of stressed material are collected to enable diagnosis of stress according to enterprise guidelines.
- Environmental issues that could affect the health and vigour of the tree are assessed for impact on growth according to published data and species characteristics.
- Information relating to the tree assessment is recorded and reported according to enterprise guidelines.
- Prepare to undertake a treatment program
- Treatment program is interpreted and confirmed with management.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
- Treatment methods and equipment are selected according to published data and enterprise guidelines.
- Environmental implications of undertaking the treatment program are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken.
- Undertake a treatment program
- Equipment is prepared and used according to enterprise guidelines, OHS requirements and with due regard for environmental implications.
- Physical and/or chemical treatments are undertaken according to treatment program specifications, OHS requirements, and with due regard for environmental implications.
- Growing environment is maintained according to the needs of the species.
- Complete treatment program activities
- Infected plant material is disposed of according to enterprise hygiene guidelines.
- Equipment is sterilised in accordance with enterprise hygiene guidelines.
- Physical and/or chemical treatments are followed up according to treatment program specifications and/or manufacturers recommendation.
- Timetables for follow up treatments are determined and communicated as per enterprise guidelines.
- Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise guidelines.