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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Examine tree condition
   • Examine tree for general condition of health and vigour
   • Record condition of tree health, noting signs and symptoms of tree disorders, and report to supervisor according to workplace procedures
   • Use reference material to compare plant specimen characteristics to assist in tree recognition
   • Recognise tree by common name and botanical name
   • Confirm accuracy of tree recognition with work team
2. Recognise tree benefits
   • Examine tree for ecological habitat for localised biota
   • Recognise localised ecological and environmental benefits provided by tree
   • Recognise social benefits and value of tree
   • Record key features observed in the process of tree recognition
   • Inform client of tree recognition process according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has recognised at least a minimum of 35 different trees local to the region, and has:

confirmed the location and range of trees to recognise with supervisor

examined and recorded the characteristics of tree, including:

form, structures and local environment of tree

shape, colour and size of leaves

features of buds, branches and bark

flower type, colour and shape

features of fruit

tactile and sensory characteristics

general condition of health and vigour and signs and symptoms of tree disorders

ecological habitat for local biota

used reference materials to assist tree recognition to common name and botanical name and confirmed with work team

recognised ecological, environmental and social benefits provided by tree

informed client of tree recognition outcomes.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

methods of recognising trees

botanical features of trees and their morphological and sensory characteristics, including:

form, structures and local environment of tree

shape, colour and size of leaves

features of buds, branches and bark

flower type, colour and shape

features of fruit if present

use of sensory methods in tree recognition

general health and condition of trees and their indicative features for recognising tree species, including:

signs and symptoms of diseases

presence or absence of pests

other indicative disorders that assist in recognition of trees

methods of collecting and recording information and data relevant to tree recognition

methods of collecting and using botanical samples for tree recognition, including:

photographs and images

fresh or dried botanical specimens

reference materials used in the identification of tree species, including:

field guides

photographs that assist in tree recognition

basics of plant taxonomy, including:

common names

botanical name

trees and their social and environmental benefits, including:

habitat

aesthetic

functional use

food

workplace procedures and processes for communicating results to client.

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