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Evidence Guide: AHCARB204A - Undertake standard climbing techniques

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AHCARB204A - Undertake standard climbing techniques

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

Prepare for climbing operations

  1. Climbing instructions and methods are determined according to enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  2. Hazards associated with the climb are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  3. Climbing tools and equipment are selected, prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturer's guidelines.
Climbing instructions and methods are determined according to enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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Hazards associated with the climb are identified and reported to the supervisor.

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Climbing tools and equipment are selected, prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturer's guidelines.

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Tie knots required for tree climbing operations

  1. Ropes specific to the task are selected and inspected for wear, damage and soundness.
  2. Industry recognised knots are used in accordance with the required application.
  3. All knots are checked on completion in accordance with established workplace practice.
Ropes specific to the task are selected and inspected for wear, damage and soundness.

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Industry recognised knots are used in accordance with the required application.

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All knots are checked on completion in accordance with established workplace practice.

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Climb trees in a low hazard work environment

  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment is selected, maintained and used according to enterprise procedures.
  2. Climbing is undertaken using standard industry methods, enterprise SOPs and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment is selected, maintained and used according to enterprise procedures.

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Climbing is undertaken using standard industry methods, enterprise SOPs and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

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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 site and tree hazards, and implement risk controls

select, prepare and inspect ropes, harnesses and other equipment associated with climbing trees

safely climb/ascend and descend a tree with rope and harness

climb using documented low risk work methods

inspect for faults and store ropes, harnesses and other climbing and safety equipment and record and replace if worn or faulty.

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

identify hazards and report risks

select and prepare climbing tools and equipment

select and inspect ropes

use industry recognised knots

climb trees and use ropes

estimate tree heights and loads

interpret supervisors directions and communicate with fellow team members

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

follow guidelines, instructions and supervision

participate and contribute to team objectives

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

basic climbing principles and preparation procedures

basic climbing techniques and planning

safe working limit of ropes

safe work practices relevant to tree climbing activities

tree anatomy and physiology

local government tree protection and preservation regulations

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

relevant Code of Practice.

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 where trees are healthy, free from decay, disease and pests, and are free from embedded objects such as wire, nails or spikes and are NOT prone to branch failure.

Knots may include knots such as:

bowline

bowline on a bight

tautline

prussik

figure 8

clove hitch

half hitch.