Unit of competency Outline
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Perform specialist amenity pruning
Perform specialist amenity pruning
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD303A
AHCPGD303A
State Code
D7111
D7111
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
15/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of performing specialist amenity pruning and the application of specialist pruning techniques and defines the standard required to: determine pruning requirements for a range of amenity plants; undertake a range of specialist pruning techniques; assess pruning quality; meet pruning program requirements; select use and maintain pruning tools and equipment.
Notes
Elements and 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants that require pruning may include:
plants that require special treatment including fruit trees and vines
ornamental flowering trees and shrubs
standards
topiaries
pleached arbors
roses
other plants that have special pruning requirements due to flowering, growth or other characteristics.
Techniques may include:
cleaning out
crown lifting
crown reduction
pruning for structural integrity
crown renewal
crown thinning
dead wooding
hedging
branch
root pruning
espaliers
topiary
preparation of standards
bonsai
epicormic and green shoot removal according to desired outcomes, plant habit and seasonal needs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants that require pruning may include:
plants that require special treatment including fruit trees and vines
ornamental flowering trees and shrubs
standards
topiaries
pleached arbors
roses
other plants that have special pruning requirements due to flowering, growth or other characteristics.
Techniques may include:
cleaning out
crown lifting
crown reduction
pruning for structural integrity
crown renewal
crown thinning
dead wooding
hedging
branch
root pruning
espaliers
topiary
preparation of standards
bonsai
epicormic and green shoot removal according to desired outcomes, plant habit and seasonal needs.
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:
determine pruning requirements for a range of amenity plants
undertake a range of specialist pruning techniques
assess pruning quality
meet pruning program requirements
select use and maintain pruning tools and equipment.
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.
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:
determine pruning requirements for a range of amenity plants
undertake a range of specialist pruning techniques
assess pruning quality
meet pruning program requirements
select use and maintain pruning tools and equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3342 | RTF3028A | Perform specialist amenity pruning | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS01 | AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D473 | AHC30710 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
| D476 | AHC31010 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |