Unit of competency Outline
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Manage a tree transplanting program
Manage a tree transplanting program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC503A
AHCLSC503A
State Code
D6928
D6928
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2012
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2012
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers managing a tree transplanting program and defines the standard required to: assess the transplant trees; assess the lifting and transplant sites; determine the transplant and transportation requirements and removal method; implement the transplanting operation; document the tree transplanting program, budget and monitoring procedures; document the contingency planning and after-care plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the sites and trees
- 1.1. Site assessments are undertaken to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site.
- 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls recommended.
- 1.3. Liaison with local authorities and information services is undertaken to determine location of services and utilities, and legislation, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting/transporting of trees.
- 1.4. Trees are assessed for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics.
2. Determine transplanting requirements
- 2.1. The appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors are identified in accordance with the site assessment and tree species to be transplanted.
- 2.2. Excavation methods and root ball preparation is determined according to the characteristics of the species.
- 2.3. Crown reduction/protection tasks are determined according to the characteristics of the species and are planned to meet AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees.
- 2.4. Root ball and tree mass is calculated to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements.
- 2.5. Personnel/contractor requirements are negotiated to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors.
- 2.6. A transport route is identified with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements.
- 2.7. An aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted tree(s) is determined and documented in the program.
3. Document a tree transplanting program
- 3.1. Transplanting program is documented according to management and/or client needs.
- 3.2. Resources and costing details are documented and presented to management and/or the client.
- 3.3. Transplanting program is communicated to the relevant personnel for implementation.
- 3.4. Transplant operations are performed as per standard Implement a tree transplanting program.
- 3.5. Completed tree transplanting program is assessed to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Transplanting program may include:
location and site plans
site assessment details
location of services
relevant legislation
tree characteristics
OHS risks and controls
tools
equipment and machinery requirements
transplanting methods
transportation details
aftercare requirements
personnel requirements
timeframes
budgets
environmental considerations
organic waste disposal
recycling or re-use guidelines.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Transplanting program may include:
location and site plans
site assessment details
location of services
relevant legislation
tree characteristics
OHS risks and controls
tools
equipment and machinery requirements
transplanting methods
transportation details
aftercare requirements
personnel requirements
timeframes
budgets
environmental considerations
organic waste disposal
recycling or re-use guidelines.
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:
assess the transplant trees
assess the lifting and transplant sites
determine the transplant and transportation requirements and removal method
implement the transplanting operation
document the tree transplanting program, budget and monitoring procedures
document the contingency planning and after-care plan.
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 achievement of the following:
assess the transplant trees
assess the lifting and transplant sites
determine the transplant and transportation requirements and removal method
implement the transplanting operation
document the tree transplanting program, budget and monitoring procedures
document the contingency planning and after-care plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3348 | RTF4017A | Plan a tree transplanting program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT19 | AHCLSC503 | Manage a tree transplanting program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D516 | AHC50410 | Diploma of Horticulture | Qualification |
| D519 | AHC50710 | Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management | Qualification |