Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills EKAS This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of planning for the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTVCA ESI vegetation control pruning techniques KS01-TVC33A ESI vegetation control pruning techniques Evidence shall show an understanding of pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Pruning principles near powerlines encompassing Reasons for pruning around powerlines Identifying site conditions inspection methods of vegetation to be pruned what to look for determination of worksite working area identification of possible endangered species identification of appropriate personnel protective equipment to be used identification of the location of plant tools equipment and fellow workmates for safe work practices Inspecting location and determining work methods Principles of correct pruning practice types of pruning Formative Corrective Preventative Natural target pruning Cutting Techniques different branch cuts single top cut technique single undercut handsaw technique for light small branches chainsaw technique for heavy branches single sidecut technique step cut undercut then a top cut technique scarf undercut then top cut technique top scarf bottomback cut technique side scarf then opposite backcut technique spearcut technique snippingcutting back overhang lv Correct pruning practices AS Pruning of amenity trees according to enterprise requirements Effects of pruning incorrect pruning how much to prune size of cut |