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Evidence Guide: AHCARB511 - Prepare arborist reports

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AHCARB511 - Prepare arborist reports

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

Determine report parameters from client brief

  1. Review client brief and determine expectations for report outcomes
  2. Determine evidentiary data records according to client brief
  3. Determine statutory reporting requirements
  4. Establish specific scope and assumptions for report
  5. Evaluate requirements and limitations and determine arboricultural content
  6. Determine textual and visual content required for report
  7. Confirm report parameters with client
Review client brief and determine expectations for report outcomes

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Determine evidentiary data records according to client brief

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Determine statutory reporting requirements

Completed
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Establish specific scope and assumptions for report

Completed
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Evaluate requirements and limitations and determine arboricultural content

Completed
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Determine textual and visual content required for report

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Confirm report parameters with client

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Determine and collate evidentiary data

  1. Research content and information for report
  2. Assess primary and secondary sources of research material
  3. Evaluate the validity and reliability of researched information
  4. Inspect site and record observations relevant to scope of report
  5. Record visual evidence using image capture equipment required for report
  6. Obtain and record information from test results
  7. Collate and record observations, test results, research material and inspections as evidentiary data
  8. Store and back up data according to workplace data management procedures
Research content and information for report

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Assess primary and secondary sources of research material

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Evaluate the validity and reliability of researched information

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Inspect site and record observations relevant to scope of report

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Record visual evidence using image capture equipment required for report

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Obtain and record information from test results

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Collate and record observations, test results, research material and inspections as evidentiary data

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Store and back up data according to workplace data management procedures

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Prepare a report format using a word processing program

  1. Determine report structure and style to meet stakeholder and statutory outcomes
  2. Determine requirements for specific document content and layout according to arboriculture industry conventions
  3. Obtain permissions for copyrighted material required for report
  4. Produce document using a word processor according to workplace style guide and industry conventions
  5. Incorporate collated data, information and evidentiary data into formatted report
  6. Operate computer and word processing software application to produce report
Determine report structure and style to meet stakeholder and statutory outcomes

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Determine requirements for specific document content and layout according to arboriculture industry conventions

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Obtain permissions for copyrighted material required for report

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Produce document using a word processor according to workplace style guide and industry conventions

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Incorporate collated data, information and evidentiary data into formatted report

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Operate computer and word processing software application to produce report

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Formulate a conclusive determination and recommendations

  1. Assess body of evidentiary data according to scope of report
  2. Determine value of data from conflicting evidence
  3. Develop an informed decision from considered viewpoints
  4. Formulate a conclusive determination
  5. Inform client of determination
  6. Develop recommendations based on determination
  7. Compile determinations and recommendations in a draft report
  8. Seek professional feedback and opinion on draft report and findings
  9. Review feedback and opinion expressed, and edit report according to professional advice
  10. Draft final sections of report document
Assess body of evidentiary data according to scope of report

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Determine value of data from conflicting evidence

Completed
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Develop an informed decision from considered viewpoints

Completed
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Formulate a conclusive determination

Completed
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Inform client of determination

Completed
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Develop recommendations based on determination

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Compile determinations and recommendations in a draft report

Completed
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Seek professional feedback and opinion on draft report and findings

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Review feedback and opinion expressed, and edit report according to professional advice

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Draft final sections of report document

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Deliver the final report

  1. Review report content and develop and document summary for report
  2. Review and edit final version of report ready for distribution
  3. Deliver final report to client and stakeholders according to client brief
Review report content and develop and document summary for report

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Review and edit final version of report ready for distribution

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Deliver final report to client and stakeholders according to client brief

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has prepared at least one arborist report, including:

reviewed client brief and determined report outcomes

determined evidentiary data records

determined statutory requirements for report

established scope and assumptions for report

determined arboricultural content and textual and visual content for report

confirmed report parameters with client

researched content and information for report

assessed primary and secondary sources, and evaluated the validity and reliability of researched material

inspected site and recorded details and observations, which must include:

location of site and trees under consideration

matters relevant to scope of report

recorded visual evidence using image capture equipment

obtained and recorded information from test results

collated observations, test results, research material and inspection data into a body of evidentiary data

stored and backed up data according to data management procedures

prepared report format and layout according to workplace style guide and industry standards, which must include:

used a word processor and its tools and functions to produce the report

used custom templates and logos

obtained permission for copyrighted materials intended for the report

created and populated tables and charts

used images and graphics to enhance report presentation and content

inserted document elements for titles, page numbers, table of content, glossary of terms, headers and footers, watermarks for drafts, endnotes or footnotes and acknowledged references

incorporated information and evidentiary data into formatted report.

There must also be evidence that the individual has:

assessed body of evidentiary data and determined value of conflicting evidence

developed an informed decision from considered viewpoints

formulated a conclusive determination and informed client

developed recommendations based on determination

prepared a draft document based on brief, method, observation, conclusion and recommendations

sought feedback on report from at least two professional colleagues and edited report based on feedback

drafted final sections of report

reviewed and developed summary of report content

reviewed and edited final report ready for distribution

delivered final report to client and stakeholders according to client brief.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

consulting with clients and purpose of a client brief

arborist reports and their development and context, including:

evidentiary data

statutory reporting

limits and assumptions of arborist reports

arboricultural content in reports

investigation and researching valid data and information, including:

research design and methodology

valid and reliable data collection

sources of research material, including primary and secondary sources

methods of analysing data collected and compiling into logical data sets

balancing conflicting viewpoints

site inspections and gathering primary data

image capture equipment appropriate to arboricultural reports and visual evidence, including:

still photographic images

imaging equipment, including light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology

video recording

collation of observations, test results, research material and inspection data into a body of evidentiary data, including:

managing, storing and interrogating data

data collection procedures

storage, backup and retrieval systems for data

report for statutory, client and organisation purposes, including:

formats and presentation

requirements for specific document content

layout and arboriculture industry conventions

copyright, intellectual property and referencing when preparing reports and using material as inclusions in reports

developing draft report structure

use of active and passive voice in reports and presentations

summarising the report

computer software for preparing and organising data sets

word processors and computer software used for creating and editing documents

corporate style guides and their purpose for formal reports, including:

custom document templates

purpose and use of corporate logos

creating and formatting tables

generating charts and graphics

elements of reports, including, title, page numbers, table of contents, footers and headers and watermarks

quality document outcomes, including:

correct use of language

logical organisation and development of content

spelling, grammar and punctuation

arborist terminology and jargon

industry expectations and standards

decision-making processes, including:

consideration of different viewpoints in making informed decisions

formulating conclusions and determinations.