Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify pruning requirements
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to procedures.
- Pruning tools and equipment are appropriate to the location, access and size of material to be pruned.
- Plants that require pruning are identified according to the pruning program and directions.
- Pruning method to be used is confirmed by the supervisor.
- Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees
- Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on pruning tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and documented low risk work procedures.
- Machinery, equipment and tools are operated according to documented low risk work procedures.
- Pruning cuts are implemented according to directions and AS 4373 Pruning of amenity trees.
- Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads.
- Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.