Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCARB810 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse edaphic interactions of trees and structures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCARB810 - Analyse edaphic interactions of trees and structures |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the edaphic interactions of trees and structures through investigations into soil characteristics and effect on tree and structure stability, tree roots and interactions with structures, and their relationship resulting in potential tree and structural 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 are 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: a construction or development site with trees and structures or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions resources, equipment and materials: computer with word processing software digital imaging device diagnostic tools, including sounding hammer, trowel, probe, cordless drill soil testing equipment digital dissection microscope 10x – 100x compound microscope microtome, staining and slide mounting equipment specifications: standard procedures and quality standards for performing soil analysis, tests and analysis on roots and structures reference materials, reports and literature relevant to investigations and research into engineering, construction and architectural interactions with trees. 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 soil attributes for a specified site |
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Element: Determine root attributes for trees on site |
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Element: Calculate forces from roots |
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Element: Determine attributes of structures |
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Element: Define the root–soil matrix factors for root/soil breakage |
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Element: Research structural engineering solutions |
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Element: Prepare stability and expert witness reports |
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Element: Communicate with project personnel |
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