Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCARB321 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement a tree protection program
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCARB321 - Implement a tree protection program |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify trees in need of temporary protection and implement a protection program according to specifications.The unit applies to individuals who work in arboriculture under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.The arboriculture industry requires that all tree protection work is undertaken according to preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume), including Australian Standard AS4970.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions: physical conditions: trees growing on development and construction sites or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions resources, equipment and materials: tree protection materials and equipment tools to construct or assemble tree protection measures PPE first aid and emergency response equipment signage for tree protection zones specifications: workplace and manufacturer instructions for safe operation, cleaning and storage of equipment used for tree protection work tree protection plans and specifications preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) for tree protection work, including Australian Standard AS4970 relationships: work team. 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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Determine implementation requirements of the tree protection program |
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Element: Prepare site for tree protection |
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Element: Install tree protection measures |
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Element: Monitor protection program |
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