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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install
   • Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor
   • Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions
   • Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards
   • Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
   • Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used
   • Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan
2. Install protection devices
   • Assemble and install tree protection devices
   • Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment
3. Complete installation activities
   • Check protection devices for their effectiveness
   • Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor
   • Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work
   • Record workplace outcomes and report to the supervisor

Range Statement

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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 that they can:

read and interpret site and tree protection plans

select and operate tools and equipment for protecting trees, constructing and assembling tree protection devices and for traffic control

measure materials used in constructing and assembling tree protection devices

assemble and build protection devices

clean up materials and maintain worksite

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of installing tree protection devices

how to care and maintain trees during protection operations

techniques for assembling or constructing a range of tree protection devices

the application of a range of tree protection devices suitable to the requirements of the tree species

the damage that can occur to trees during construction work

principles and techniques relating to the choice of tools and equipment for installing tree protection devices

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