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

AHCPGD203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prune shrubs and small trees

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPGD203 - Prune shrubs and small trees
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.It 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: Identify pruning requirements
  • Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • Select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned
  • Identify plants that require pruning and confirm with supervisor
  • Confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used
       
Element: Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment
  • Operate machinery, equipment and tools as required
  • Carry out pruning as directed
  • Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads
  • Record and report work outcomes 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. Identify pruning requirements

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

1.3 Select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned

1.4 Identify plants that require pruning and confirm with supervisor

1.5 Confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used

2. Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees

2.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment

2.2 Operate machinery, equipment and tools as required

2.3 Carry out pruning as directed

2.4 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

2.5 Record and report work outcomes 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.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify pruning requirements

identify and report site and tree hazards

recognise plants, shrubs and trees

prune shrubs and small trees

use appropriate tools, equipment and safety equipment

minimise environmental disturbance

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of pruning

basic botany and physiology as they apply to pruning

correct and safe use and care of tools and equipment

effects of pruning on plant growth and habit

plant health principles

plant names and growth habits

use of hygienic practices

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

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. Identify pruning requirements

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

1.3 Select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned

1.4 Identify plants that require pruning and confirm with supervisor

1.5 Confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used

2. Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees

2.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment

2.2 Operate machinery, equipment and tools as required

2.3 Carry out pruning as directed

2.4 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

2.5 Record and report work outcomes 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
Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 
Select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned 
Identify plants that require pruning and confirm with supervisor 
Confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment 
Operate machinery, equipment and tools as required 
Carry out pruning as directed 
Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads 
Record and report work outcomes to the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPGD203 - Prune shrubs and small trees
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

AHCPGD203 - Prune shrubs and small trees

Student name:

Student ID:

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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