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Supervise and audit tree operations

Supervise and audit tree operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB402
State Code
BAT23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out supervision and auditing of tree operations on arboricultural work sites in accordance with existing tree hazard evaluation and pruning specification documentation.This unit applies to individuals who supervise others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method documentation.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory. Works involving this unit of competency may be subject to local tree protection and preservation laws, the relevant content of applicable Australian Standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site and equipment
  • 1.1 Determine location of above-and-below-ground services
  • 1.2 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk
  • 1.3 Assess site conditions for requirements of equipment, personnel and access
  • 1.4 Determine appropriate pruning tools, equipment and machinery according to pruning specification and site-specific assessment
  • 1.5 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
2. Supervise and monitor tree operations
  • 2.1 Supervise and confirm site establishment conforms to requirements
  • 2.2 Confirm toolbox meeting participation and documentation
  • 2.3 Confirm tree evaluation from hazard evaluation report provided
  • 2.4 Implement written specification for pruning works
  • 2.5 Communicate written specification to work team and confirm response
  • 2.6 Conduct safety audit of personnel, equipment, machinery and documentation
  • 2.7 Resolve areas of conflict with work team and individuals
  • 2.8 Monitor safety issues arising from drug and alcohol use
  • 2.9 Promote work team-building exercises
  • 2.10 Document areas of improvement in work operations
  • 2.11 Issue verbal and written improvement notices
3. Audit and report tree operations
  • 3.1 Monitor pruning techniques for compliance to the written specifications and AS 4373
  • 3.2 Estimate and record volume of pruning program works
  • 3.3 Audit quality of pruning works
  • 3.4 Document and record additional pruning works required
  • 3.5 Report compliance and audit results
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV50 AHCARB407 Supervise and audit tree operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCX9 AHC41916 Certificate IV in Arboriculture Qualification