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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify a tree
  2. Determine the suitability of a tree for a purpose
  3. Select trees
  4. Specify trees
  5. Correlate and present a report

Required Skills

Required skills

identify and select an extensive range of trees common to the region

select and appraise a wide range of soils and growing media

conduct site inspections and site assessments

evaluate tree selections

use comparative techniques

research multiple sources of reference material and taxonomic keys

compile a database of tree specimens and characteristics

monitor quality

apply quality controls

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

tree identification techniques

ethnobotany plant morphology physiology taxonomy and nomenclature

soil characteristics particularly in relation to the local region

soils appraisal techniques

methods of data capture

surface hydrology

problemsolving techniques

methods of quality control

symptoms of tree pests and diseases

basic physiology and life cycle of pests and diseases

AS and AS

specific legislation and regulations for arboriculture and development relevant Occupational Health and Safety OHS

legislation and regulations

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

inspect and identify an extensive range of trees

determine the suitability of a tree for a purpose

evaluate and document the selection of trees

specification of replacement tree plantings

monitor and record quality control of selections

document a report of the identification evaluation and specification process

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances