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.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has reviewed at least two strategic tree policies and has developed at least one strategic tree policy.
There must also be evidence that the individual has:
identified, consulted with and established stakeholder needs
researched historic and current tree policies
analysed statutory and policy context of tree policies
researched tree management activities
analysed current industry tree policy models
evaluated comparative tree methodologies and systems
researched current policy and strategic information for policy development
identified key management objectives and management metrics and established benchmarks
analysed existing policies, procedures and systems for compliance with policy planning requirements
evaluated stakeholder needs and analysed conflicts
determined tree management strategies
defined strategic organisational policy objectives
defined strategic objectives of the tree policy
developed and communicated change management strategies
made recommendations for policy options
determined legal parameters, statutes and local planning laws
determined impact of statutory documents on tree policy
sought legal advice on implications of tree policy
determined parameters of policy
determined and recorded soil characteristics relevant to policy
compiled a database of at least 20 tree species, detailing intensive tree profiles and attributes affected under the policy. The database must include:
preferred and desired species highly suitable for local use to be included under the policy
the location of species
taxonomic characteristics of each species
edaphic and environmental preferences and limitations of the trees selected
a mix of local, indigenous and exotic tree species must be included
determined extent and type of tree data to be included in policy documentation
set goals for tree diversity for the policy
developed tree policy to meet strategic objectives
developed and communicated procedures to implement policy
developed policy determinations for key elements of policy, which must include:
hazard identification and mitigation
significant trees
tree selection and tree replacement strategies
street tree planting
tree removal
tree inspections and assessments
tree pruning operations, including power line clearance
habitat protection
infrastructure protection
pest and disease control
developed draft of strategic tree policy
promoted tree policy and expected outcomes to key stakeholders
sought feedback from stakeholders
reviewed and amended policy
developed tree policy documentation
developed compliance programs in policy documentation
implemented strategies for continuous improvement.
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
organisational tree policies their use and structure, including:
value and purpose of reviewing historic and current tree policies
models for the design of tree policies
influences of current and historic tree management activities
setting management objectives for trees, including:
management metrics
developing and working with industry benchmarks
setting strategic objectives for trees for organisations and policies
key stakeholders and their influences on tree policies, including:
identifying key stakeholders and their needs
assessing and evaluating stakeholder input and values
analysing and developing tree management strategies
tree policies and the legal framework, including:
legal parameters
impact of statutes on trees and policy development
local planning laws and their impact on tree policy development
compliance with policy planning requirements
legal implications of policies
seeking legal advice
policy design and styles
local environment and tree selection for policy development, including:
edaphic and environmental preferences and limitations
rainfall infiltration and runoff
local and introduced tree species and their performance for inclusion in tree policies
regional implication of tree selection
taxonomic characteristics
database development for tree species, including:
programs used for database design
structure and use of databases
data input of tree inventory and tree profiles
key elements for policy determination, including:
hazard identification and mitigation
the significance of trees from an environmental, cultural or historic perspective
tree selection and use in the landscape
tree replacement strategy
street tree planting and effect on the urban landscape
tree removal and tree protection issues
tree inspections and assessments
tree pruning operations, infrastructure protection and power line clearance
environmental considerations and habitat protection
pest and diseases and their control
communications strategies for seeking and providing feedback on draft policies
developing, documenting and reviewing draft policies, including:
compiling and organising policy materials into a structure policy design
role and design of compliance programs
the continuous improvement process in policy development
record keeping, reporting and policy development.
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
access to an organisation requiring strategic tree policy development, or environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
resources, equipment and materials:
computer with word processing, statistical and database software
specifications:
procedures and processes used for the design of strategic tree policies
two strategic tree policies stipulated in the performance evidence
relationships:
organisation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. In particular, assessors must have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed.