Manage a tree transplanting program

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 7:56 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCLSC506

State Code
ODU59

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/02/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

31/05/2022

Field of Education

050301 - Horticulture

Original Release Date

31/05/2022

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a tree transplanting program, including assessing sites and trees, determining transplanting requirements, and documenting tree transplant program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to managing tree transplanting programs, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess the sites and trees

1.1 Undertake site assessments to identify conditions which may impact on transplanting activities at lifting and transplant site
1.2 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with work activities, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures
1.3 Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing transplanting and transportation of trees
1.4 Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics

2. Determine transplanting requirements

2.1 Identify tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors
2.2 Identify tree species to be transplanted
2.3 Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to species characteristics
2.4 Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to species characteristics and Australian standards
2.5 Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements
2.6 Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, according to workplace health and safety procedures and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
2.7 Identify a transport route for size and shape of tree and road transport vehicle requirements
2.8 Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program

3. Document a tree transplanting program

3.1 Document transplanting program
3.2 Calculate and document resources and costing details
3.3 Communicate transplanting program for implementation
3.4 Assess completed tree transplanting program according to identified program and budget guidelines

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAT19	AHCLSC503	Manage a tree transplanting program	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDD0	AHC50416	Diploma of Horticulture	Qualification