Develop an operational tree management plan

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCARB606, 'Develop an operational tree management plan'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine strategic context

1.1 Determine the specific operational area for management plan

1.2 Determine the objectives, performance targets and intended outcomes of the management plan

1.3 Source policy from tree policy documentation

1.4 Determine the geographical area and other limits of plan

1.5 Determine the history and cultural heritage of the area covered by the plan

2. Determine legislative framework

2.1 Determine land use of the area

2.2 Determine the relevant state and local government acts, zoning and planning controls, development and planning laws noting requirements for disability discrimination and companion animals

2.3 Determine ownership of the area

3. Determine stakeholders

3.1 Determine key stakeholders and community groups

3.2 Determine core objectives for trees and area

3.3 Determine current and permissible usage of area

4. Determine tree resources

4.1 Determine trees for management

4.2 Determine assessments required such as tree health, hazards, site conditions, soils

4.3 Define and collect data required for operational management

4.4 Assess the tree species, type, diversity and distribution at required detail

4.5 Determine position of planting locations

4.6 Determine selection criteria for replacement trees

4.7 Determine tree removal and tree replacement processes

4.8 Establish tree inventory

5. Determine financial resources

5.1 Determine financial resources available

5.2 Determine management requirements of trees

5.3 Estimate cost of works required for operational program

5.4 Determine priority of works incorporating risk into determination

5.5 Determine frequency of pruning cycles required

5.6 Determine personnel, supplies, equipment and other resources required

5.7 Determine existing contractual, leasing and licensing obligations

6. Develop documentation

6.1 Develop operational tree plan documentation

6.2 Develop operational procedures to achieve required objectives

6.3 Develop draft operational tree management plan

7. Incorporate feedback and prepare plan

7.1 Prepare draft plan for public exhibition

7.2 Notify stakeholders and community groups and obtain feedback

7.3 Review and evaluate feedback

7.4 Amend draft plan and incorporate feedback

7.5 Prepare final version of operational tree management plan


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCARB606 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC60516 - Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture