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Prune trees

Prune trees

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM2205
State Code
AXK83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select appropriate trees and prepare and prune them. Work is completed in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, farms, nurseries and workshops. The unit applies to Forestry worker, Arboriculture worker, Farm forestry worker, Nursery workerPlantation establishment worker, Plantation forest officer, SilviculturistNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pruning
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Determine existing and potential site hazards and assess associated risks in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
2. Select and prune trees
  • 2.1 Identify and select trees for pruning in line with work order.
  • 2.2 Use ladder handling and pruning techniques in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 2.3 Prune trees; remove branches, epicormics and green shoots to meet quality requirements.
3. Assess pruning quality
  • 3.1 Assess pruned trees visually to ensure pruning quality and pruned stock level is in line with work order.
  • 3.2 Rectify incorrect pruning to ensure quality of grown trees.
  • 3.3 Dispose of pruned material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Record and report pruning process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5989 FPIFGM2205B Prune trees Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS07 FWPSIL2003 Prune trees Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL7 FWP20116 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management Qualification