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Conduct complex tree hazard and health assessment post-fire

KHU-AGR-0058

Australian Equivalent

AHCARB613

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct complex assessment of risks, health and values of fire affected or fire damaged trees post-early stages of bushfire recovery and make recommendations on tree treatment. The unit applies to professional arborists whose work involves complex hazard and health assessment of fire affected or fire damaged trees post-early stages of bushfire recovery. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to undertake assessment of fire damaged or fire affected tree

0058.E1.O1Determine job requirements from work plan or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel

0058.E1.O2Follow environmental and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, hazard and risk control measures for the work tasks

0058.E1.O3Assess and maintain up to date information on topography and weather conditions in areas where tree assessments are to be conducted

0058.E1.O4Confirm chain of command and communication protocols that apply in bushfire containment and recovery operations

E2Conduct hazard assessment of fire damaged or fire affected tree

0058.E2.O1Conduct hazard assessment for route to and areas around tree to determine it is safe to approach

0058.E2.O2Locate and determine tree species and tree position in relation to site topography and other hazards at site

0058.E2.O3Visually assess extent of fire damage to crown, trunk and root

0058.E2.O4Identify structural and physiological defects in tree

0058.E2.O5Assess external factors that may cause tree or its limbs and branches to fall

0058.E2.O6Determine risks posed by tree according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures

0058.E2.O7Identify tree hazard class according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures

0058.E2.O8Determine appropriate risk treatment to mitigate tree hazard according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures

E3Conduct assessment of health and values of fire damaged or fire affected tree

0058.E3.O1Determine fire impact on soil and its properties, and subsequent effects of soil on tree root and sap function

0058.E3.O2Assess solid components of tree and determine whether there is adequate wood present to sustain tree

0058.E3.O3Assess post-fire survivability of tree based on its species, fire damage and estimated age and dimensions

0058.E3.O4Assess ecological, cultural and economic values of tree

E4Assess options for treatment of fire damaged or fire affected tree

0058.E4.O1Determine treatment options for tree taking into account tree hazard, health and values assessment and according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures

0058.E4.O2Mark tree for treatment according to industry guidelines and agency approved procedures

0058.E4.O3Record position of tree using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or manual mapping

0058.E4.O4Record and report outcomes of tree assessment including proposed treatment to appropriate personnel