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Evidence Guide: AHCPCM304 - Report on health and condition of trees

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

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AHCPCM304 - Report on health and condition of trees

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

Prepare tree inspection requirements

  1. Determine scope of work
  2. Identify and prepare tools and equipment for inspection
  3. Document and implement traffic management requirements where required
Determine scope of work

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Identify and prepare tools and equipment for inspection

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Document and implement traffic management requirements where required

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Inspect the tree

  1. Determine the type, location and condition of tree
  2. Inspect tree for obvious signs of structural damage, defects, pests, diseases and fauna
  3. Identify and record tree condition on the inspection form
Determine the type, location and condition of tree

Completed
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Inspect tree for obvious signs of structural damage, defects, pests, diseases and fauna

Completed
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Identify and record tree condition on the inspection form

Completed
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Record findings and advise client

  1. Record tree location and site details
  2. Recommend follow up treatments or further inspection from a consulting arborist
  3. Complete report on tree health and condition and advise client-stakeholder
Record tree location and site details

Completed
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Recommend follow up treatments or further inspection from a consulting arborist

Completed
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Complete report on tree health and condition and advise client-stakeholder

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 tree inspection requirements

1.1 Determine scope of work

1.2 Identify and prepare tools and equipment for inspection

1.3 Document and implement traffic management requirements where required

2. Inspect the tree

2.1 Determine the type, location and condition of tree

2.2 Inspect tree for obvious signs of structural damage, defects, pests, diseases and fauna

2.3 Identify and record tree condition on the inspection form

3. Record findings and advise client

3.1 Record tree location and site details

3.2 Recommend follow up treatments or further inspection from a consulting arborist

3.3 Complete report on tree health and condition and advise client-stakeholder

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 tree inspection requirements

1.1 Determine scope of work

1.2 Identify and prepare tools and equipment for inspection

1.3 Document and implement traffic management requirements where required

2. Inspect the tree

2.1 Determine the type, location and condition of tree

2.2 Inspect tree for obvious signs of structural damage, defects, pests, diseases and fauna

2.3 Identify and record tree condition on the inspection form

3. Record findings and advise client

3.1 Record tree location and site details

3.2 Recommend follow up treatments or further inspection from a consulting arborist

3.3 Complete report on tree health and condition and advise client-stakeholder

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:

prepare materials and implement traffic management requirements for tree inspection

document and implement traffic management requirements where required

recognise a range of tree species and cultivars common to the region

identify and report on the general health and condition of trees

identify obvious potential structural defects, damage, pests and and/or diseases

recommend treatments for pest and disease problems

recognise potential structural or other defects that require inspection by an arborist

record findings and inform client

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for inspecting trees

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

botany and tree physiology

local government tree protection and preservation regulations

methods of determining tree dimensions

methods of low risk work

recognition of a wide range of trees common to the region

relevant Code of Practice

signs of structural defects, decay, damage and stress in trees

Range Statement