Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCARB302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect trees for access and work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCARB302 - Inspect trees for access and work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect a tree from the ground for the selection of access and tree work methods.This unit applies to individuals who have a range of skills to select and apply a specialised range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Discretion and judgement is required. The work requires the application of extensive arboricultural knowledge. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method Statement documentation.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory. Works involving this unit of competency may be subject to local tree protection and preservation laws, and the relevant content of applicable Australian Standards.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.

Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.

The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:

equipment:

personal protective equipment (PPE)

first aid and emergency kit

traffic management kit

signage - work zone

trees

materials:

tree inspection form

hazard identification and risk control form

equipment and PPE check form

emergency preparation form

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.

Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:

arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed

current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare tree inspection requirements
  • Prepare forms for recording inspection
  • Determine the scope of tree works required in consultation with client and in accordance with stakeholder needs and local regulations
  • Determine location of above-and-below-ground services
  • Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk
  • Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
  • Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Select and use personal protective equipment
  • Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
       
Element: Inspect tree
  • Record tree type, location and dimensions
  • Inspect tree for tree access and tree work methods
  • Inspect branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment
  • Inspect tree structure for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna
       
Element: Determine method of access and work method
  • Record findings on hazard identification form
  • Undertake load testing, probe cavities and test hollows by sounding if required
  • Record result when tree condition requires modified tree access or work method
  • Select appropriate method of access and tree work method
  • Assess risk of selected method of access and tree work method
  • Conduct meeting to communicate and confirm selected method of access and tree work method
  • Record work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls
       
Element: Record result and advise client
  • Record result when tree access or tree work method is inappropriate
  • Advise client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing
  • Seek further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist
  • Complete inspection form and submit to client and stakeholders
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare tree inspection requirements

1.1 Prepare forms for recording inspection

1.2 Determine the scope of tree works required in consultation with client and in accordance with stakeholder needs and local regulations

1.3 Determine location of above-and-below-ground services

1.4 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk

1.5 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures

1.6 Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery

1.7 Select and use personal protective equipment

1.8 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

2. Inspect tree

2.1 Record tree type, location and dimensions

2.2 Inspect tree for tree access and tree work methods

2.3 Inspect branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment

2.4 Inspect tree structure for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna

3. Determine method of access and work method

3.1 Record findings on hazard identification form

3.2 Undertake load testing, probe cavities and test hollows by sounding if required

3.3 Record result when tree condition requires modified tree access or work method

3.4 Select appropriate method of access and tree work method

3.5 Assess risk of selected method of access and tree work method

3.6 Conduct meeting to communicate and confirm selected method of access and tree work method

3.7 Record work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls

4. Record result and advise client

4.1 Record result when tree access or tree work method is inappropriate

4.2 Advise client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing

4.3 Seek further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist

4.4 Complete inspection form and submit to client and stakeholders

The candidate must be observed inspecting a range of trees, compiling a complete record of work site and tree risk assessment data to determine the appropriate access method and work method. 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 for and demonstrate:

preparing forms for recording inspection

determining the scope of works

determining stakeholder needs and local regulations

determining location of above-and-below-ground services

undertaking a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk

selecting, preparing, and carrying out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery

selecting and using personal protective equipment

recording and implementing work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

recording tree type, location and dimensions

inspecting for tree access and tree work methods

inspecting branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment

inspecting tree for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna

tree structure and structural defects

recording findings on hazard identification form

undertaking load testing

probing cavities and testing hollows by sounding

recording result when tree condition requires modified work methods

selecting appropriate method of access and tree work method

assessing risk of selected method of access and tree work method

conducting a meeting and confirming selected method of access and tree work method

recording work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls

recording result when tree access or work is inappropriate

advising client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing

seeking further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist

completing inspection forms and submitting to client and stakeholders.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

tree inspection method/s and principles

preparation of forms for inspection, hazard identification, environmental conditions and risk control

determination of location of above-and-below-ground services

site-specific risk assessments

pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery

personal protective equipment

work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

methods of determining tree types, location and dimensions

tree access and tree work methods

branch health, vitality and integrity of attachment

defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna of trees

methods of load testing, cavity probing and hollows testing

methods of tree access and tree work

modified tree access or work methods

inappropriate methods of tree access and tree work

requirements for further advice or testing

methods of seeking further advice from consulting arborists or access specialists

completion and submission of forms.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare tree inspection requirements

1.1 Prepare forms for recording inspection

1.2 Determine the scope of tree works required in consultation with client and in accordance with stakeholder needs and local regulations

1.3 Determine location of above-and-below-ground services

1.4 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk

1.5 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures

1.6 Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery

1.7 Select and use personal protective equipment

1.8 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

2. Inspect tree

2.1 Record tree type, location and dimensions

2.2 Inspect tree for tree access and tree work methods

2.3 Inspect branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment

2.4 Inspect tree structure for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna

3. Determine method of access and work method

3.1 Record findings on hazard identification form

3.2 Undertake load testing, probe cavities and test hollows by sounding if required

3.3 Record result when tree condition requires modified tree access or work method

3.4 Select appropriate method of access and tree work method

3.5 Assess risk of selected method of access and tree work method

3.6 Conduct meeting to communicate and confirm selected method of access and tree work method

3.7 Record work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls

4. Record result and advise client

4.1 Record result when tree access or tree work method is inappropriate

4.2 Advise client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing

4.3 Seek further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist

4.4 Complete inspection form and submit to client and stakeholders

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare forms for recording inspection 
Determine the scope of tree works required in consultation with client and in accordance with stakeholder needs and local regulations 
Determine location of above-and-below-ground services 
Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk 
Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 
Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery 
Select and use personal protective equipment 
Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures 
Record tree type, location and dimensions 
Inspect tree for tree access and tree work methods 
Inspect branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment 
Inspect tree structure for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna 
Record findings on hazard identification form 
Undertake load testing, probe cavities and test hollows by sounding if required 
Record result when tree condition requires modified tree access or work method 
Select appropriate method of access and tree work method 
Assess risk of selected method of access and tree work method 
Conduct meeting to communicate and confirm selected method of access and tree work method 
Record work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls 
Record result when tree access or tree work method is inappropriate 
Advise client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing 
Seek further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist 
Complete inspection form and submit to client and stakeholders 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCARB302 - Inspect trees for access and work
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Assessment Record Sheet

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