Unit of competency Outline

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Document and audit tree work

Document and audit tree work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB505A
State Code
D6669
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit covers the process of documenting and auditing tree work and defines the standard required to: identify and gather relevant documentation and standards; inspect works against documentation/legislation/standards; determine conformance and non-conformance; document inspection and feedback/recommendations; provide feedback to contractors, clients, management and stakeholders.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and gather information
  • 1.1. A range of potential sources of information is identified.
  • 1.2. Appropriate persons are interviewed.
  • 1.3. Relevant information and sample documentation is gathered.
2. Audit tree works
  • 2.1. Onsite inspection is organised.
  • 2.2. Work is inspected in relation to relevant documentation/legislation.
  • 2.3. The extent of work conformance to relevant documentation/legislation is determined.
  • 2.4. All non-conformances are identified and recorded.
  • 2.5. Extent or manner of non-conformance is assessed.
  • 2.6. Findings and relevant field notes are documented.
3. Assess impact of non-arboricultural works
  • 3.1. Non-arboricultural works that may impact on the tree or its environment are inspected and assessed.
  • 3.2. Impact of non-arboricultural works of clients, contractors and stakeholders is determined.
  • 3.3. Feedback on non-arboricultural works is provided to clients, contractors and stakeholders.
4. Provide feedback to contractors, clients and stakeholders
  • 4.1. Feedback on findings of inspection is provided to client, contractors and/or stakeholders.
  • 4.2. Provide advice for improvement, rectification and/or management of non-conformances.
  • 4.3. Prioritize ongoing management required.
5. Document inspection and feedback and/or recommendations
  • 5.1. Audit report and non-conformance notifications are documented.
  • 5.2. Statutory authorities are advised where required.
  • 5.3. An ongoing management plan and/or rectification plan is documented and presented to the client or management.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Trees may include:
all species of trees and woody tree like vegetation forms.
Audits may include:
the evaluation of a person, organisation, system, process, enterprise, project or product.
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:
identify and gather relevant documentation and standards
Inspect works against documentation/legislation/standards
determine conformance and non-conformance
document inspection and feedback/recommendations
provide feedback to contractors, clients, management and stakeholders.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN25 AHCARB505 Document and audit tree work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D517 AHC50510 Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
D516 AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
D519 AHC50710 Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management Qualification