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Supervise and audit tree operations

Supervise and audit tree operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB407
State Code
OBV50
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise and audit tree operations on an arboriculture work site in accordance with existing tree hazard evaluation and pruning specification documentation.The unit applies to individuals who work in arboriculture and apply specialist skills to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. They work autonomously, instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site and equipment
  • 1.1 Confirm tree operations, schedule of works and desired outcomes with client brief and arborist specifications
  • 1.2 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA), record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Assess site access conditions for equipment and personnel
  • 1.4 Ensure pruning tools, equipment and machinery comply with operation specification, planned works and site assessment
2. Supervise and monitor tree operations
  • 2.1 Monitor site establishment and compliance with site and tree operation specifications
  • 2.2 Review and confirm tree condition against tree assessment report
  • 2.3 Document specification for tree operation works
  • 2.4 Communicate tree operation works and specification to work team and verify understanding
  • 2.5 Conduct safety audit of work team, equipment and machinery and document outcomes
  • 2.6 Monitor compliance with safety procedures during tree operation work
3. Supervise and monitor work team operations and performance
  • 3.1 Monitor work team operational activities
  • 3.2 Identify and resolve work-related issues within work team
  • 3.3 Conduct work team member performance reviews
  • 3.4 Provide feedback to work team members on performance
  • 3.5 Issue rectification notices where performance is below expectations
  • 3.6 Promote work team improvement through professional development activities
  • 3.7 Document work team operational performance according to workplace procedures
4. Audit and report tree operations
  • 4.1 Monitor tree operations for compliance to specifications and Australian standards
  • 4.2 Estimate and record progress of tree operations against specifications and scheduled works
  • 4.3 Review quality of completed tree works against specifications and Australian standards
  • 4.4 Identify and record incomplete and substandard pruning works
  • 4.5 Implement rectification procedures to resolve incomplete and substandard tree works
  • 4.6 Record and report results of tree operations audit according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAT23 AHCARB402 Supervise and audit tree operations Unit of competency