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AHCLSC503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage a tree transplanting program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC503 - Manage a tree transplanting program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a tree transplanting program.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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: Assess the sites and trees
  • Undertake site assessments to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees
  • Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics
       
Element: Determine transplanting requirements
  • Identify the appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors
  • Identify the tree species to be transplanted
  • Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to the characteristics of the species
  • Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to the characteristics of the species and the appropriate Australian Standard
  • Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements
  • Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors
  • Identify a transport route with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements
  • Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program
       
Element: Document a tree transplanting program
  • Document the transplanting program
  • Document resources and costing details
  • Communicate transplanting program for implementation
  • Assess completed tree transplanting program to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess the sites and trees

1.1 Undertake site assessments to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.3 Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees

1.4 Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics

2. Determine transplanting requirements

2.1 Identify the appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors

2.2 Identify the tree species to be transplanted

2.3 Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to the characteristics of the species

2.3 Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to the characteristics of the species and the appropriate Australian Standard

2.4 Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements

2.5 Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors

2.6 Identify a transport route with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements

2.7 Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program

3. Document a tree transplanting program

3.1 Document the transplanting program

3.2 Document resources and costing details

3.3 Communicate transplanting program for implementation

3.4 Assess completed tree transplanting program to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines

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:

assess tree viability for transplantation

liaise with authorities and information services regarding transplanting and transporting trees

calculate project resources and costs

calculate root ball and tree mass and size

assess crown and root reduction requirements

determine transplant and transportation requirements and removal methods

develop transport plan

develop a budget

document and communicate transplanting program, contingency planning and after-care plan

assess and control risks

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of tree transplanting management

aftercare management

causes of stress in trees resulting from resulting from transplanting, storage and transportation

current practices and techniques in tree preparation, lifting, transportation and replanting

local government tree protection and preservation regulations

methods of managing tree moving operations

planning considerations and environmental implications of transplanting activities

requirements for securing and signing trees for road transportation

the relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice

tree anatomy, physiology and biochemistry

tree transplanting techniques appropriate to the specific requirements of the species

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess the sites and trees

1.1 Undertake site assessments to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.3 Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees

1.4 Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics

2. Determine transplanting requirements

2.1 Identify the appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors

2.2 Identify the tree species to be transplanted

2.3 Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to the characteristics of the species

2.3 Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to the characteristics of the species and the appropriate Australian Standard

2.4 Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements

2.5 Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors

2.6 Identify a transport route with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements

2.7 Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program

3. Document a tree transplanting program

3.1 Document the transplanting program

3.2 Document resources and costing details

3.3 Communicate transplanting program for implementation

3.4 Assess completed tree transplanting program to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Undertake site assessments to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 
Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees 
Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics 
Identify the appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors 
Identify the tree species to be transplanted 
Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to the characteristics of the species 
Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to the characteristics of the species and the appropriate Australian Standard 
Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements 
Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors 
Identify a transport route with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements 
Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program 
Document the transplanting program 
Document resources and costing details 
Communicate transplanting program for implementation 
Assess completed tree transplanting program to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines 

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