Unit of competency Outline

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Identify trees

Identify trees

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB313
State Code
BAP25
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify trees and their environmental and social benefits.This unit applies to individuals who undertake defined activities with appropriate methods, tools and information, work in a structured context, apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate limited autonomy and judgement, and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. Work is implemented with low risk work procedures and to comply with Safe Work Method Statement documentation.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect tree features
  • 1.1 Inspect the form, structures and local environment of tree
  • 1.2 Examine and describe tree morphology in botanical terms
  • 1.3 Describe leaf morphology for shape, colour and size
  • 1.4 Examine and record features of buds, petiole, branchlets, branches and bark
  • 1.5 Examine and record flower characteristics
  • 1.6 Examine and record fruit type and characteristics
  • 1.7 Use all relevant available senses to assist in tree identification
  • 1.8 Record useful and key identifying attributes of tree parts
2. Inspect tree condition
  • 2.1 Inspect tree canopy and structures for general health and condition
  • 2.2 Use observations to recognise signs and symptoms of diseases, pests or deficiencies that assist in identification of tree
  • 2.3 Record relevant data and identify tree where possible at this stage
3. Identify tree
  • 3.1 Compare tree samples to images to recognise genus and species where possible
  • 3.2 Select and use research, reference materials and field guides to define closer identification
  • 3.3 Use taxonomic keys to analyse specific characteristics of tree to identify species and cultivar where possible
4. Identify tree benefits
  • 4.1 Examine tree for existing habitat use and food source supply
  • 4.2 Identify environmental benefits provided by tree in current location
  • 4.3 Rate performance of tree in its current condition in terms of environmental and social benefits
  • 4.4 Identify and describe value of benefits to the client and community
5. Report on results
  • 5.1 Record identification achieved
  • 5.2 Highlight key identifying features observed in the process
  • 5.3 Inform the client or organisation of the results of the identification process
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV47 AHCARB323 Identify trees Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE4 AHC30816 Certificate III in Arboriculture Qualification