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Evidence Guide: AHCARB203A - Perform above ground pruning

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AHCARB203A - Perform above ground pruning

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for pruning operations

  1. Pruning instructions are obtained and confirmed from supervisor.
  2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
  3. Tools and equipment are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.
  4. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on pruning tools and equipment, according to manufacturer's specifications and work procedures.
  5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for above ground pruning is selected and used.
Pruning instructions are obtained and confirmed from supervisor.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.

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Tools and equipment are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.

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Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on pruning tools and equipment, according to manufacturer's specifications and work procedures.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for above ground pruning is selected and used.

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Perform remedial and corrective pruning of trees

  1. Safety harness is fitted and adjusted according to manufacturer's guidelines and workplace safety requirements.
  2. Ascent to a given position for the pruning operation is achieved using communication and signage techniques according to enterprise requirements.
  3. Tools are used to perform remedial and corrective pruning operations according to supervisor's instructions.
  4. Pruning operations are carried out according to strict OHS requirements, and industry codes of practice and AS4373 - 2007 Pruning of amenity trees.
  5. Pruning material is dropped in a safe manner into designated drop zone and may include the use of ropes.
  6. Descent at the conclusion of the pruning operation is completed in accordance with industry safe work standards.
Safety harness is fitted and adjusted according to manufacturer's guidelines and workplace safety requirements.

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Ascent to a given position for the pruning operation is achieved using communication and signage techniques according to enterprise requirements.

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Tools are used to perform remedial and corrective pruning operations according to supervisor's instructions.

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Pruning operations are carried out according to strict OHS requirements, and industry codes of practice and AS4373 - 2007 Pruning of amenity trees.

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Pruning material is dropped in a safe manner into designated drop zone and may include the use of ropes.

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Descent at the conclusion of the pruning operation is completed in accordance with industry safe work standards.

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Complete pruning operations

  1. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  2. Pruned material is collected and disposed of and/or recycled in a manner that causes minimal damage to the environment.
  3. Workplace records are maintained according to enterprise guidelines.
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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Pruned material is collected and disposed of and/or recycled in a manner that causes minimal damage to the environment.

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Workplace records are maintained according to enterprise guidelines.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

carry out pre-operational and safety checks

identify and report hazards, and implement risk controls for pruning

climb using documented safe work methods

perform remedial and corrective pruning to AS4373 - 2007 Pruning of amenity trees

drop pruned material safely

record pruning activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

interpret directions and communicate with fellow team members

calculate heights and safe working loads

dispose of plant debris in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner

minimise noise, dust, and high activity vehicle traffic to prevent nuisance-level environmental disturbance

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

the procedures to be followed for safe use of controlled ascending and descending devices

factors affecting the timing and method of tree or shrub pruning

basic tree structure and growth patterns

employees OHS responsibilities when carrying out above ground pruning

the effect of adverse climatic conditions (e.g., rain, hail, wind or very high temperatures), which may prevent or impede above ground pruning operations

the relevant industry Code of Practice

AS4373 - 2007 Pruning of amenity trees.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Trees may include:

all species of trees and woody tree like vegetation forms.

Pruning may include:

formative or corrective pruning and may be divided into the areas of:

crown cleaning

crown thinning

crown reduction

crown lifting

crown renewal.