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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. for trimming
  2. Assess trees
  3. Conduct operator maintenance

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

undertake trimming with a pole saw to correctly and safely demonstrate competency in the following:

assess trees and site conditions to work safely

correct use of safety attire and protective equipment

conduct pre-operational checks of pole saw

trim trees at safe height and angle in line with manufacturer recommendations and organisational safe working practices

select/adjust trimming sequence and cutting techniques in response to various tree characteristics and site conditions

conduct operator maintenance


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

workplace requirements and site standards for carrying out pole saw operations

environmental risks and hazards associated with trimming trees with a pole saw

characteristics of trees and timber defects

Branch Bark Ridge (BBR) and Bark Branch Collar (BBC)

appropriate trimming sequence and cutting techniques

manufacturer recommendations and organisational safe working practices for operating a pole saw at safe height and angle limits

methods for assessing condition of pole saw chain

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.