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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Evidence of Performance
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Landscape (LSC)