Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UETTDRVC33 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UETTDRVC33 - Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers the pruning principles and techniques to perform vegetation clearing activities in accordance with the Australian Standard Pruning of Amenity Trees AS4373 so as to achieve the statutory vegetation clearance requirements near live electrical apparatus up to the live work zone as defined for both Authorised and Instructed Persons in the industry guidelines associated with live electrical apparatus. Pruning activities may be performed from ground level or above ground level.It does not include the full gamut of rigging techniques and practices required of a Rigger or entry into to the safe approach distance (SAD) as defined for persons, mobile plant, equipment and specialised tools.Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. Encompassed is compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body Guidelines/Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.Competency is demonstrated by the application of knowledge and skills to a range of pruning tasks and roles usually within established enterprise routines.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to operate specific pieces of equipment, such as elevated work platforms (EWP).Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Vegetation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify pruning principles and pruning techniques
  • Pruning principles are identified in an arboriculture context
       
Element: Differentiation between formative, corrective and preventative pruning is identified
       
Element: Poor pruning practices effecting the shape and future structure of various tree species are identified
       
Element: Pruning requirements for various situations and plant types growing in proximity to power lines are detailed
       
Element: Principles of natural target pruning are identified and applied in accordance with industry standards
       
Element: Branch collars, branch bark ridge and the sequence for branch removal are identified
       
Element: Prepare for pruning near live electrical apparatus
  • Pruning instructions are obtained and confirmed
       
Element: Pruning tools and equipment are selected in accordance with the location, access and size of material to be pruned
       
Element: Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on pruning tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures
       
Element: Pruning tools and equipment are prepared for use
       
Element: Suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained
       
Element: Undertake pruning near live electrical apparatus
  • Pruning site is suitably signed and barricaded during pruning operations in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Plant material to be pruned or removed is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards
       
Element: Pruning activities near live electrical apparatus are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)requirements
       
Element: Pruning tools and equipment are operated safely and effectively
       
Element: Hygiene practices are observed during pruning operations
       
Element: Complete pruning activity near live electrical apparatus
  • Prunings and waste material removed from the site are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner in accordance with enterprise work procedures
       
Element: Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads
       
Element: Pruning tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise work procedures
       
Element: A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work
       
Element: Workplace records are maintained in accordance with enterprise guidelines
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Pruning principles are identified in an arboriculture context 
 
 
 
 
 
Pruning instructions are obtained and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
Pruning site is suitably signed and barricaded during pruning operations in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
Prunings and waste material removed from the site are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner in accordance with enterprise work procedures 
 
 
 
 

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