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Use standard climbing techniques to access trees

Use standard climbing techniques to access trees

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB312
State Code
BAT64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to climb trees with ropes and harnesses using standard techniques for the purpose of accessing required sections of trees.This unit applies to workers who have a range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of methods, ropes, equipment and information to complete routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method Statement documentation.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory. Works involving this unit of competency may be subject to local tree protection and preservation laws, and the relevant content of applicable Australian Standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site and inspect equipment
  • 1.1 Determine appropriate method for accessing tree – climbing or using an elevated work platform (EWP) – through discussion with work team
  • 1.2 Determine location of above-and-below-ground services
  • 1.3 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk
  • 1.4 Confirm first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
  • 1.5 Ensure work team member present, capable, willing and equipped to assist or perform aerial rescue operations
  • 1.6 Prepare and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment
  • 1.7 Select and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.8 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
2. Select climbing equipment
  • 2.1 Select harness and appropriate equipment for climbing
  • 2.2 Inspect tree to determinelow risk access route through discussion with work team and seek feedback
  • 2.3 Estimate tree height and load in relation to safe working limits of ropes and equipment
  • 2.4 Determine the hold, release and grip attributes of rope
  • 2.5 Select and use dynamic rope
  • 2.6 Select and use triple locking carabiners
3. Prepare to access tree
  • 3.1 Tie, dress, set and finish climbing knots and hitches
  • 3.2 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand and whistle signals
  • 3.3 Maintain awareness of power line clearances
  • 3.4 Select low risk anchor points in accordance with strength, suitability requirements and branch weight
4. Access and ascend tree
  • 4.1 Access and ascend tree using low risk access route with harness and lanyard
  • 4.2 Ascend using double rope with prussik technique
  • 4.3 Ascend using trunk walking technique and foot ascenders as required
5. Descend from tree
  • 5.1 Descend tree in a controlled manner
  • 5.2 Remove all access equipment in a controlled manner
  • 5.3 Clean and store access equipment
  • 5.4 Clean and store personal protective equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6651 AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV53 AHCARB322 Access trees for inspection Unit of competency