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

AHCPGD303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform specialist amenity pruning

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPGD303 - Perform specialist amenity pruning
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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: Prepare for specialist amenity pruning
  • Inspect plants and determine pruning strategy according to the plants’ characteristics or desired outcome
  • Identify common diseases, pests and nutrition deficiencies in trees
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • Select and prepare pruning tools and equipment required by the pruning program
  • Consult references where required to determine best pruning strategies for special plants
       
Element: Undertake specialist pruning
  • Undertake pruning using established and specialist pruning techniques
  • Adhere to site environmental procedures
  • Assess pruned plants to determine if pruning requirements have been met
  • Carry out remedial work where required
       
Element: Complete work
  • Dispose of or recycle waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment
  • Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • Clean and clear site
  • Record completed pruning and report to supervisor or the client
       


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 for specialist amenity pruning

1.1 Inspect plants and determine pruning strategy according to the plants’ characteristics or desired outcome

1.2 Identify common diseases, pests and nutrition deficiencies in trees

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

1.4 Select and prepare pruning tools and equipment required by the pruning program

1.5 Consult references where required to determine best pruning strategies for special plants

2. Undertake specialist pruning

2.1 Undertake pruning using established and specialist pruning techniques

2.2 Adhere to site environmental procedures

2.3 Assess pruned plants to determine if pruning requirements have been met

2.4 Carry out remedial work where required

3. Complete work

3.1 Dispose of or recycle waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.3 Clean and clear site

3.4 Record completed pruning and report to supervisor or the client

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:

prepare for pruning

sharpen and maintain tools required for pruning

meet pruning program requirements

carry out pruning using specialist pruning techniques

store and carry tools safely

assess pruning quality

clean and clear pruning site

record and report completed pruning to supervisor or client

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of specialist pruning

anatomy and physiology of plants, shrubs and trees

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

compartmentalisation of decay in trees (CODIT)

effect on plant growth and habit after pruning

identification of plant species and their pruning requirements

local government tree protection and preservation regulations

principles and methods of specialist pruning to achieve given objectives

specialist tools and equipment

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. Prepare for specialist amenity pruning

1.1 Inspect plants and determine pruning strategy according to the plants’ characteristics or desired outcome

1.2 Identify common diseases, pests and nutrition deficiencies in trees

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

1.4 Select and prepare pruning tools and equipment required by the pruning program

1.5 Consult references where required to determine best pruning strategies for special plants

2. Undertake specialist pruning

2.1 Undertake pruning using established and specialist pruning techniques

2.2 Adhere to site environmental procedures

2.3 Assess pruned plants to determine if pruning requirements have been met

2.4 Carry out remedial work where required

3. Complete work

3.1 Dispose of or recycle waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.3 Clean and clear site

3.4 Record completed pruning and report to supervisor or the client

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
Inspect plants and determine pruning strategy according to the plants’ characteristics or desired outcome 
Identify common diseases, pests and nutrition deficiencies in trees 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 
Select and prepare pruning tools and equipment required by the pruning program 
Consult references where required to determine best pruning strategies for special plants 
Undertake pruning using established and specialist pruning techniques 
Adhere to site environmental procedures 
Assess pruned plants to determine if pruning requirements have been met 
Carry out remedial work where required 
Dispose of or recycle waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment 
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 
Clean and clear site 
Record completed pruning and report to supervisor or the client 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPGD303 - Perform specialist amenity pruning
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