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Undertake standard climbing techniques

Undertake standard climbing techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB204A
State Code
D6651
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of climbing small trees with ropes and harness for the purpose of pruning and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational and safety checks; identify and report site and tree hazards and implement risk controls; select, prepare and inspect ropes, harnesses and other equipment associated with climbing trees; safely climb/ascend and descend a tree with rope and harness; climb using documented low risk work methods; inspect for faults and store ropes, harnesses and other climbing and safety equipment and record and replace if worn or faulty.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for climbing operations
  • 1.1. Climbing instructions and methods are determined according to enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • 1.2. Hazards associated with the climb are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.3. Climbing tools and equipment are selected, prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturer's guidelines.
2. Tie knots required for tree climbing operations
  • 2.1. Ropes specific to the task are selected and inspected for wear, damage and soundness.
  • 2.2. Industry recognised knots are used in accordance with the required application.
  • 2.3. All knots are checked on completion in accordance with established workplace practice.
3. Climb trees in a low hazard work environment
  • 3.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment is selected, maintained and used according to enterprise procedures.
  • 3.2. Climbing is undertaken using standard industry methods, enterprise SOPs and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Trees may include:
all species of trees and woody tree like vegetation forms where trees are healthy, free from decay, disease and pests, and are free from embedded objects such as wire, nails or spikes and are NOT prone to branch failure.
Knots may include knots such as:
bowline
bowline on a bight
tautline
prussik
figure 8
clove hitch
half hitch.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out pre-operational and safety checks
identify and report site and tree hazards, and implement risk controls
select, prepare and inspect ropes, harnesses and other equipment associated with climbing trees
safely climb/ascend and descend a tree with rope and harness
climb using documented low risk work methods
inspect for faults and store ropes, harnesses and other climbing and safety equipment and record and replace if worn or faulty.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3378 RTF2027A Undertake standard climbing techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT64 AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees Unit of competency