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

AHCLSC205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install tree protection devices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC205 - Install tree protection devices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to protect trees during construction work by installing protective devices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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 to install
  • Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor
  • Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions
  • Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards
  • Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
  • Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used
  • Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan
       
Element: Install protection devices
  • Assemble and install tree protection devices
  • Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment
       
Element: Complete installation activities
  • Check protection devices for their effectiveness
  • Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor
  • Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work
  • Record workplace outcomes and report to the supervisor
       


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 to install

1.1 Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions

1.3 Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

1.5 Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used

1.6 Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan

2. Install protection devices

2.1 Assemble and install tree protection devices

2.2 Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment

3. Complete installation activities

3.1 Check protection devices for their effectiveness

3.2 Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work

3.4 Record workplace outcomes and report to the supervisor

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 that they can:

read and interpret site and tree protection plans

select and operate tools and equipment for protecting trees, constructing and assembling tree protection devices and for traffic control

measure materials used in constructing and assembling tree protection devices

assemble and build protection devices

clean up materials and maintain worksite

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of installing tree protection devices

how to care and maintain trees during protection operations

techniques for assembling or constructing a range of tree protection devices

the application of a range of tree protection devices suitable to the requirements of the tree species

the damage that can occur to trees during construction work

principles and techniques relating to the choice of tools and equipment for installing tree protection devices


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 to install

1.1 Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions

1.3 Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

1.5 Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used

1.6 Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan

2. Install protection devices

2.1 Assemble and install tree protection devices

2.2 Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment

3. Complete installation activities

3.1 Check protection devices for their effectiveness

3.2 Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work

3.4 Record workplace outcomes and report to the supervisor

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
Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor 
Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions 
Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing 
Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used 
Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan 
Assemble and install tree protection devices 
Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment 
Check protection devices for their effectiveness 
Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor 
Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work 
Record workplace outcomes and report to the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSC205 - Install tree protection devices
Assessment task 1: [title]

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSC205 - Install tree protection devices

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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