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Evidence Guide: AHCLSC310 - Implement a tree transplanting program

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AHCLSC310 - Implement a tree transplanting program

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

Prepare for tree transplantation

  1. Liaise with local authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees
  2. Inspect tree to ensure the appropriate transplanting operations are implemented
  3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  4. Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  5. Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree transplanting
  6. Select, prepare and use root ball and crown treatments according to the requirements of the species to ensure the tree remains viable throughout the transplanting process
  7. Notify local residents and authorities where necessary as part of preparing site for transplanting activities
  8. Confirm assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, or secured from potential damage during transplanting
Liaise with local authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees

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Inspect tree to ensure the appropriate transplanting operations are implemented

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Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Completed
Date:

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Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree transplanting

Completed
Date:

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Select, prepare and use root ball and crown treatments according to the requirements of the species to ensure the tree remains viable throughout the transplanting process

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notify local residents and authorities where necessary as part of preparing site for transplanting activities

Completed
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Confirm assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, or secured from potential damage during transplanting

Completed
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Implement transplanting operations

  1. Excavate the soil around the root zone and undercut the root ball with minimum stress to the plant
  2. Prune roots where required to meet the appropriate Australian Standard
  3. Stabilise tree as the root system is undercut and apply anti-transpirants as a root soak or foliar spray to maintain viability of the plant
  4. Bind root ball with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and keep moist prior to transportation and installation
  5. Lift tree and secure for potential storage or transportation using safe lifting techniques
  6. Prepare and handle tree or shrub to minimise damage during transportation
  7. Implement appropriate drainage and soil improvements
  8. Re-install and stabilise the tree
Excavate the soil around the root zone and undercut the root ball with minimum stress to the plant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prune roots where required to meet the appropriate Australian Standard

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stabilise tree as the root system is undercut and apply anti-transpirants as a root soak or foliar spray to maintain viability of the plant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bind root ball with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and keep moist prior to transportation and installation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift tree and secure for potential storage or transportation using safe lifting techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare and handle tree or shrub to minimise damage during transportation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement appropriate drainage and soil improvements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Re-install and stabilise the tree

Completed
Date:

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Maintain health and viability of transplanted tree

  1. Apply water to the transplanted tree over a sustained period to minimise leaf loss and promote new growth
  2. Apply anti-transpirants and provide nutritional requirements of the species
  3. Install tree protection devices to provide adequate support and protection
  4. Monitor tree condition and site to ensure the plant remains healthy
  5. Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery at completion of work
  6. Record completed transplanting program and report to management or the client
Apply water to the transplanted tree over a sustained period to minimise leaf loss and promote new growth

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply anti-transpirants and provide nutritional requirements of the species

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install tree protection devices to provide adequate support and protection

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor tree condition and site to ensure the plant remains healthy

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery at completion of work

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record completed transplanting program and report to management or the client

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for tree transplantation

1.1 Liaise with local authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees

1.2 Inspect tree to ensure the appropriate transplanting operations are implemented

1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree transplanting

1.6 Select, prepare and use root ball and crown treatments according to the requirements of the species to ensure the tree remains viable throughout the transplanting process

1.7 Notify local residents and authorities where necessary as part of preparing site for transplanting activities

1.8 Confirm assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, or secured from potential damage during transplanting

2. Implement transplanting operations

2.1 Excavate the soil around the root zone and undercut the root ball with minimum stress to the plant

2.2 Prune roots where required to meet the appropriate Australian Standard

2.3 Stabilise tree as the root system is undercut and apply anti-transpirants as a root soak or foliar spray to maintain viability of the plant

2.4 Bind root ball with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and keep moist prior to transportation and installation

2.5 Lift tree and secure for potential storage or transportation using safe lifting techniques

2.6 Prepare and handle tree or shrub to minimise damage during transportation

2.7 Implement appropriate drainage and soil improvements

2.8 Re-install and stabilise the tree

3. Maintain health and viability of transplanted tree

3.1 Apply water to the transplanted tree over a sustained period to minimise leaf loss and promote new growth

3.2 Apply anti-transpirants and provide nutritional requirements of the species

3.3 Install tree protection devices to provide adequate support and protection

3.4 Monitor tree condition and site to ensure the plant remains healthy

3.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery at completion of work

3.6 Record completed transplanting program and report to management or the client

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for tree transplantation

1.1 Liaise with local authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees

1.2 Inspect tree to ensure the appropriate transplanting operations are implemented

1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree transplanting

1.6 Select, prepare and use root ball and crown treatments according to the requirements of the species to ensure the tree remains viable throughout the transplanting process

1.7 Notify local residents and authorities where necessary as part of preparing site for transplanting activities

1.8 Confirm assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, or secured from potential damage during transplanting

2. Implement transplanting operations

2.1 Excavate the soil around the root zone and undercut the root ball with minimum stress to the plant

2.2 Prune roots where required to meet the appropriate Australian Standard

2.3 Stabilise tree as the root system is undercut and apply anti-transpirants as a root soak or foliar spray to maintain viability of the plant

2.4 Bind root ball with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and keep moist prior to transportation and installation

2.5 Lift tree and secure for potential storage or transportation using safe lifting techniques

2.6 Prepare and handle tree or shrub to minimise damage during transportation

2.7 Implement appropriate drainage and soil improvements

2.8 Re-install and stabilise the tree

3. Maintain health and viability of transplanted tree

3.1 Apply water to the transplanted tree over a sustained period to minimise leaf loss and promote new growth

3.2 Apply anti-transpirants and provide nutritional requirements of the species

3.3 Install tree protection devices to provide adequate support and protection

3.4 Monitor tree condition and site to ensure the plant remains healthy

3.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery at completion of work

3.6 Record completed transplanting program and report to management 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. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

locate existing services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations

determine tree transplanting requirements from specifications

prepare tools and equipment, tree and new site for tree transplanting

calculate tree mass and size for safe removal

bind and wrap root balls and crowns

lift, reinstall and stabilise a tree

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of tree transplanting

causes of stress in trees resulting from transplanting, storage and transportation

environmental impact of tree removal and transplantation

principles and methods of operating tree moving equipment

problems and methods relating to the aftercare of trees during their establishment period

requirements for securing and signage when transporting trees on road vehicles

safety procedures and potential hazards of removing and transplanting trees

the relevant Australian Standards and codes of practice

tree anatomy and physiology as it relates to transplanting trees

tree transplanting techniques

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