Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify trees
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting trees for tending operations are identified and followed
- Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
- Selection method, characteristics and tree distribution are determined from work order and checked with appropriate personnel
- Hazards and site conditions are inspected and assessed in line with regulations and site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Select and mark trees
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
- Forest area for tree selection is located and checked in line with work order and environmental regulations
- Trees are selected in line with work order, site procedures and environmental regulations
- Trees are marked or re-marked using appropriate marking equipment in line with site procedures
- Recommendations for further tree selection are made to appropriate personnel in line with site procedures and environmental regulations