Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Competency Units

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Assessment Packages

Implement a tree maintenance program

KHU-AGR-0030

Australian Equivalent

AHCARB314

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a tree species and assess the health and condition in order to develop, implement and schedule a tree maintenance program and treatments according to safety and environmental procedures. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction in arboriculture and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. The arboriculture industry requires that all tree maintenance work is undertaken according to preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume). Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Undertake site assessment of trees

0030.E1.O1Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement site-specific control measures

0030.E1.O2Perform a site assessment and liaise with client to identify conditions that may impact upon the health of trees on site

0030.E1.O3Identify genus and species of trees

0030.E1.O4Recognise signs of stress according to the characteristics of species

0030.E1.O5Recognise causes of stress according to characteristics of species

0030.E1.O6Assess abiotic factors affecting health of trees and impact on growth

0030.E1.O7Assess biotic factors affecting health of trees and impact on growth

0030.E1.O8Record and report results of site assessment according to workplace procedures

E2Prepare tree maintenance program

0030.E2.O1Identify maintenance requirements for trees according to identified health issues

0030.E2.O2Select treatments for identified maintenance requirements

0030.E2.O3Identify environmental implications for identified treatments

0030.E2.O4Document a maintenance program using requirements, treatments and environmental implications

E3Undertake treatment program

0030.E3.O1Select tools, equipment and machinery required for treatment

0030.E3.O2Conduct pre-operational checks and calibrate equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions

0030.E3.O3Select, check and use personal protective equipment

0030.E3.O4Implement workplace health, safety, environmental and traffic control procedures according to JSA

0030.E3.O5Apply treatments according to maintenance plan and environmental procedures and industry best practice

0030.E3.O6Maintain growing environment according to species cultural requirements

E4Complete treatment program activities

0030.E4.O1Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures

0030.E4.O2Clean and sanitise equipment according to biosecurity procedures

0030.E4.O3Clean and store personal protective equipment

0030.E4.O4Determine schedule for follow-up treatments and communicate to work team

0030.E4.O5Maintain records and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures