Unit of competency Outline

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Recognise trees

Recognise trees

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB214
State Code
OBV54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise trees and their environmental and social benefits.The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of arboriculture contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Examine tree features
  • 1.1 Confirm the location and range of trees to be recognised with supervisor
  • 1.2 Examine and record the morphological characteristics of tree specimens
  • 1.3 Examine and record the tactile and sensory characteristics of tree specimens
2. Examine tree condition
  • 2.1 Examine tree for general condition of health and vigour
  • 2.2 Record condition of tree health, noting signs and symptoms of tree disorders, and report to supervisor according to workplace procedures
3. Recognise tree
  • 3.1 Use reference material to compare plant specimen characteristics to assist in tree recognition
  • 3.2 Recognise tree by common name and botanical name
  • 3.3 Confirm accuracy of tree recognition with work team
4. Recognise tree benefits
  • 4.1 Examine tree for ecological habitat for localised biota
  • 4.2 Recognise localised ecological and environmental benefits provided by tree
  • 4.3 Recognise social benefits and value of tree
5. Report on results
  • 5.1 Record key features observed in the process of tree recognition
  • 5.2 Inform client of tree recognition process according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL32 AHCARB208 Recognise trees Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG2 AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture Qualification