List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare tree inspection requirements | 1.1 Prepare forms for recording inspection 1.2 Determine the scope of tree works required in consultation with client and in accordance with stakeholder needs and local regulations 1.3 Determine location of above-and-below-ground services 1.4 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk 1.5 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 1.6 Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery 1.7 Select and use personal protective equipment 1.8 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures |
2. Inspect tree | 2.1 Record tree type, location and dimensions 2.2 Inspect tree for tree access and tree work methods 2.3 Inspect branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment 2.4 Inspect tree structure for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna |
3. Determine method of access and work method | 3.1 Record findings on hazard identification form 3.2 Undertake load testing, probe cavities and test hollows by sounding if required 3.3 Record result when tree condition requires modified tree access or work method 3.4 Select appropriate method of access and tree work method 3.5 Assess risk of selected method of access and tree work method 3.6 Conduct meeting to communicate and confirm selected method of access and tree work method 3.7 Record work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls |
4. Record result and advise client | 4.1 Record result when tree access or tree work method is inappropriate 4.2 Advise client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing 4.3 Seek further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist 4.4 Complete inspection form and submit to client and stakeholders |
The candidate must be observed inspecting a range of trees, compiling a complete record of work site and tree risk assessment data to determine the appropriate access method and work method. The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.
Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:
preparing forms for recording inspection
determining the scope of works
determining stakeholder needs and local regulations
determining location of above-and-below-ground services
undertaking a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk
selecting, preparing, and carrying out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery
selecting and using personal protective equipment
recording and implementing work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
recording tree type, location and dimensions
inspecting for tree access and tree work methods
inspecting branches for health, vitality and integrity of attachment
inspecting tree for defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna
tree structure and structural defects
recording findings on hazard identification form
undertaking load testing
probing cavities and testing hollows by sounding
recording result when tree condition requires modified work methods
selecting appropriate method of access and tree work method
assessing risk of selected method of access and tree work method
conducting a meeting and confirming selected method of access and tree work method
recording work site confirmation of method of access, work method and appropriate risk controls
recording result when tree access or work is inappropriate
advising client and stakeholders of requirements for further advice or testing
seeking further advice from consulting arborist or access specialist
completing inspection forms and submitting to client and stakeholders.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
tree inspection method/s and principles
preparation of forms for inspection, hazard identification, environmental conditions and risk control
determination of location of above-and-below-ground services
site-specific risk assessments
pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery
personal protective equipment
work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
methods of determining tree types, location and dimensions
tree access and tree work methods
branch health, vitality and integrity of attachment
defects, signs and symptoms of disease, insects and other fauna of trees
methods of load testing, cavity probing and hollows testing
methods of tree access and tree work
modified tree access or work methods
inappropriate methods of tree access and tree work
requirements for further advice or testing
methods of seeking further advice from consulting arborists or access specialists
completion and submission of forms.
Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.
Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.
The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:
equipment:
personal protective equipment (PPE)
first aid and emergency kit
traffic management kit
signage - work zone
trees
materials:
tree inspection form
hazard identification and risk control form
equipment and PPE check form
emergency preparation form
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.
Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed