Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCARB804 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse tree structure and biomechanics
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCARB804 - Analyse tree structure and biomechanics |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and analyse aspects of tree biomechanics that affect the physical load and strength of trees, branches and anchorage in the ground. It requires the assessment of tree strength and the loads that occur, and the ability to assess factors that can weaken trees that increase the chance of failure.The unit applies to individuals with highly specialised advanced theoretical and technical knowledge for professional work and research in arboriculture. They exercise advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate complete autonomy, judgement and adaptability in research and analysis for complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
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: an arboriculture work site that has the trees stipulated in the performance evidence resources, equipment and materials: computer with word processing software wind environment statistics static load test equipment models of tree dynamics specifications: test equipment manuals, standard procedures and quality standards for performing load tests sample reports for the diagnostic test methods listed in the performance criteria. 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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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Determine existing physical loads and strengths of trees, branches and anchorage |
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Element: Determine structural integrity by static load testing |
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Element: Determine tree dynamic response |
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Element: Investigate and consolidate structural integrity data and create a structural integrity report |
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