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Verify pruning specifications

Verify pruning specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB406
State Code
OBV49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to verify specifications for pruning against tree conditions and national industry standards.The unit applies to individuals who work in arboriculture and apply specialist skills to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. They work autonomously, instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and verify tree and site characteristics
  • 1.1 Confirm trees to be pruned and desired outcomes for pruning works according to client brief and arborist specifications
  • 1.2 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm identified tree species and location according to workplace and botanical standards
  • 1.4 Determine dimensions of tree and record characteristics according to workplace requirements
2. Inspect tree and determine pruning specifications
  • 2.1 Inspect and assess condition and growing environment for trees identified in client brief and specifications
  • 2.2 Determine planned pruning operations required for canopy modification or canopy maintenance according to industry standards
  • 2.3 Determine tree care requirements to compensate for planned pruning operations
  • 2.4 Identify and select biosecurity procedures for planned pruning operations
3. Confirm and validate pruning operations
  • 3.1 Review client brief and arborist specifications against tree inspections and planned pruning operations
  • 3.2 Confirm pruning operations comply with client brief and arborist specifications
  • 3.3 Verify planned pruning operations for compliance with industry standards
4. Confirm pruning works with client and work team
  • 4.1 Document planned pruning operations according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Confirm and clarify pruning operations plan with client and arborist
  • 4.3 Prepare specifications and contract for pruning works and submit to client for approval according to workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 4.4 Provide specification of pruning operations to work crew for implementation
5. Maintain records of pruning works
  • 5.1 Assess pruning works performed against pruning specifications
  • 5.2 Implement remedial action where anomalies are identified
  • 5.3 Review works with work crew and document improvements for future works
  • 5.4 Record results of completed works and report to client according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ61 AHCARB401 Verify pruning specifications Unit of competency