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Install cable and bracing

Install cable and bracing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB308A
State Code
D6662
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of installing cable and bracing and defines the standard to: interpret a cable and bracing plan; examine the structural integrity of tree components and install cable and bracing in a manner that achieves the intended purpose.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Read and interpret a plan for cable and bracing
  • 1.1. Cable and bracing plan is read and understood.
  • 1.2. Materials required for installing cable and bracing are determined from the plan and obtained with adequate lead time for the proposed work.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment are selected according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
2. Prepare trees for cable and bracing
  • 2.1. Branches are examined and their vitality and integrity of attachment ascertained to ensure the bracing can be safely implemented according to the provided plan.
  • 2.2. Preliminary pruning is undertaken to aid cable and bracing installation.
3. Install cable and bracing
  • 3.1. Planned approach to cable and bracing is communicated to other members in the work team in a clear and concise manner.
  • 3.2. Cable and bracing is installed in line with the provided plan and enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.3. Completed program is checked for quality of work and recorded.
  • 3.4. Further pruning is carried out to ensure the tree is able to sustain its growth and be restored to its natural habit and form.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Cable and bracing may include:
cable and bracing plans
a wide range of tree hardware
methods that cause minimal stress to the tree in accordance with the principles of compartmentalisation of decay in trees
pruning requirements
appropriate tools and equipment
OHS requirement and
any legislation or regulations that may need to be observed.
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 achievement of the following:
interpret a cable and bracing plan
examine the structural integrity of tree components
install cable and bracing in a manner that achieves the intended purpose.
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
S3328 RTF3032A Install cable and bracing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM68 AHCARB308 Install cable and bracing Unit of competency