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Specify and audit tree work

Specify and audit tree work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB510
State Code
OBV68
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review and audit arboriculture operations for tree establishment, restoration, repair, protection, tree pruning, tree support systems and removal works and produce specifications required to rectify identified non-compliance.The unit applies to individuals who work in arboriculture and analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Identify and prepare audit information
  • 1.1 Identify audit objectives, scope and focus
  • 1.2 Identify target operations and documentation
  • 1.3 Determine audit process and sampling technique
  • 1.4 Determine frequency and schedule of audit events
  • 1.5 Acquire and prepare audit documentation and information ready for audit
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-audit communications with client and relevant stakeholders
2. Audit tree works
  • 2.1 Organise on-site inspections to conduct audit process
  • 2.2 Audit tree work operations being undertaken
  • 2.3 Inspect and assess impact of arboricultural tree work on the tree health, structure, environment and development works
  • 2.4 Audit works according to prepared documentation and legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Audit work to identify compliance with project documentation, and legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Record non-compliance according to audit procedures
  • 2.7 Assess extent and manner of non-compliance against workplace and industry standards
  • 2.8 Document findings according to audit and workplace procedures
3. Assess impact of non-arboricultural works
  • 3.1 Inspect and assess non-arboricultural works impacting on the tree or work environment
  • 3.2 Determine impact of non-arboricultural works of contractors and stakeholders
  • 3.3 Provide feedback on non-arboricultural works to contractors and stakeholders
4. Provide feedback to stakeholders on audit
  • 4.1 Provide feedback on the findings of audit to clients, contractors and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Provide advice for improvement, rectification and management of non-conformances
  • 4.3 Identify and specify priority of ongoing tree management
5. Specify remedial action for tree defects
  • 5.1 Identify and assess impact of remedial action on tree and stakeholder expectations
  • 5.2 Discuss tree retention value and remedial action options with stakeholder
  • 5.3 Select and agree on acceptable remedial action with stakeholder
  • 5.4 Document specifications for remedial action according to workplace procedures, industry standards and design parameters
  • 5.5 Submit specifications to stakeholder for final approval
6. Document and present audit report, notifications and plans
  • 6.1 Document audit report with non-conformance notifications
  • 6.2 Advise stakeholders according to legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 6.3 Document an ongoing management plan addressing audit findings
  • 6.4 Document a rectification plan specifying the required rectifications of non-conformances and remedial action
  • 6.5 Review audit process and outcomes and recommend modifications to audit process
  • 6.6 Prepare and present reports and plans to stakeholders according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN25 AHCARB505 Document and audit tree work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG3 AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
BJR3 AHC50524 Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification
BDD0 AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
BJA0 AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management Qualification