Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:09 AM AWST
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Install tree protection devices
Install tree protection devices
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC205A
AHCLSC205A
State Code
D6914
D6914
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of protecting trees by installing protective devices and defines the standard required to: select tools and equipment for protecting trees prior to construction activities; install protective measures around trees to prevent them from damage; clean up materials and maintain worksite.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install
- 1.1. Enterprise work procedures related to the task are received and confirmed.
- 1.2. Trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used, are identified accurately from enterprise work procedures.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
- 1.5. Tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are prepared and used according to enterprise OHS requirements.
- 1.6. Protection devices or materials to assemble devices are collected and checked against requirements as indicated in enterprise work procedures.
2. Install protection devices
- 2.1. Protection devices are assembled according to enterprise work procedures.
- 2.2. Devices are installed in line with protection plans and/or enterprise work procedures.
- 2.3. Work is carried out in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment.
3. Complete installation activities
- 3.1. Protection devices are checked for their effectiveness according to enterprise work procedures.
- 3.2. Damaged and/or ineffective devices are reported to the supervisor.
- 3.3. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
- 3.4. Workplace outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Protection methods may include:
installation of fences, tree guards, tree plantings, barriers, retaining walls
soil coverings
erection of signs and bunting
traffic re-direction devices.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Protection methods may include:
installation of fences, tree guards, tree plantings, barriers, retaining walls
soil coverings
erection of signs and bunting
traffic re-direction devices.
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 evidence of the following:
select tools and equipment for protecting trees prior to construction activities
install protective measures around trees to prevent them from damage
clean up materials and maintain worksite.
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 evidence of the following:
select tools and equipment for protecting trees prior to construction activities
install protective measures around trees to prevent them from damage
clean up materials and maintain worksite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3361 | RTF2207A | Protect trees during construction work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN71 | AHCLSC205 | Install tree protection devices | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J792 | AHC20513 | Certificate II in Arboriculture | Qualification |
| D460 | AHC21010 | Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| D454 | AHC20410 | Certificate II in Horticulture | Qualification |
| D466 | AHC21610 | Certificate II in Landscaping | Qualification |