Perform specialist amenity pruning

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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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
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCPGD303A, 'Perform specialist amenity pruning'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for specialist amenity pruning

1.1. Plants are visually inspected and pruning strategy is determined according to the plants characteristics or desired outcome.

1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.

1.3. Pruning tools and equipment are selected and prepared according to the extent of the pruning program and enterprise guidelines.

1.4. Where required, references are consulted to determine best pruning strategies for special plants.

2. Undertake specialist pruning

2.1. Equipment is used according to OHS requirements and manufactures specifications.

2.2. Pruning is undertaken according to established and specialist pruning techniques.

2.3. Site environmental concerns are adhered to in accordance with relevant legislation and/or regulations

2.4. Waste material is disposed of according to enterprise guidelines.

2.5. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained, serviced and stored consistent with enterprise guidelines and manufacturers specifications.

2.6. Site is cleared and cleaned according to enterprise guidelines.

3. Assess pruning quality

3.1. Plants selected for specialist pruning are visually checked to assess pruning quality.

3.2. Pruning work is reviewed to ensure pruning requirements have been met

3.3. Where required remedial work is carried out to ensure the pruning work meets objectives.

3.4. Completed pruning is recorded and communicated to management and/or the client according to enterprise guidelines.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPGD303A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31010 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens