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Evidence Guide: AHCARB320 - Install tree support systems

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AHCARB320 - Install tree support systems

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare trees for tree support system

  1. Locate tree stems and position of tree support system according to specifications
  2. Assess structural integrity of tree and select low-risk access method for tree support system installation
  3. Determine a safe procedure for installation and confirm approach with work team
  4. Access tree safely and attain secure work positions to conduct installation
  5. Maintain inspection of tree for above-ground hazards throughout installation activities
  6. Examine stems to be braced for defects to ensure tree support system will comply with specifications
  7. Undertake pruning activities prior to tree support system installation according to current industry standards
Locate tree stems and position of tree support system according to specifications

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Assess structural integrity of tree and select low-risk access method for tree support system installation

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Determine a safe procedure for installation and confirm approach with work team

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Access tree safely and attain secure work positions to conduct installation

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Maintain inspection of tree for above-ground hazards throughout installation activities

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Examine stems to be braced for defects to ensure tree support system will comply with specifications

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Undertake pruning activities prior to tree support system installation according to current industry standards

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Install tree support system

  1. Select and prepare tree support system materials according to specifications
  2. Prepare the stems to be braced according to tree support system design
  3. Install tree support system components according to arborist specifications and manufacturer instructions
  4. Adjust cables and braces to specified tension
  5. Dress tree support system components for neat finish
  6. Remove tools, equipment and waste from canopy
  7. Descend and remove equipment
Select and prepare tree support system materials according to specifications

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Prepare the stems to be braced according to tree support system design

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Install tree support system components according to arborist specifications and manufacturer instructions

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Adjust cables and braces to specified tension

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Dress tree support system components for neat finish

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Remove tools, equipment and waste from canopy

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Descend and remove equipment

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Finalise tree support system activity

  1. Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
  2. Check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  3. Record and report completed works according to workplace procedures
Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures

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Check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

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Record and report completed works according to workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

There must be evidence that the individual has installed three different types of tree support systems according to a specification, including:

steel cable

textile or synthetic cable

bracing.

There must also be evidence that the individual has:

interpreted plans and specifications and determined the materials, tools and equipment required for tree support system work

identified health, safety and environmental hazard and risks and implemented controls for the installation, including:

conducted and completed a job safety analysis (JSA)

prepared and used personal protective equipment (PPE)

maintained awareness of above-ground hazards while performing work

assembled tree support system ready for installation

examined structural integrity of the tree

determined and confirmed the safest access to location of the tree support system

pruned tree to aid tree support system installation

accessed the tree safely and secured into work position

removed, checked, maintained, cleaned, sanitised and stored tools and equipment according to biosecurity procedures

recorded and reported completed works.

All tree support systems work is required to be performed according to preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume).

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:

preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) for tree support systems

the effect of pruning on tree growth, habit and form

tree anatomy and tree physiology related to tree support systems, including:

pruning techniques appropriate to tree species and their response

natural habit and form of trees

visual tree assessment

tree defects and tree support system solutions

tree support systems principles and techniques suited to tree species, including:

steel cabling

synthetic cabling

bracing

impact of tree support system on trees, including:

the impact on the tree's natural range of movement

the impact on the tree's strategy of flexibility

the impact on the tree's formation of reactive growth

tree support system materials, tools and equipment, including:

preparation of steel cabling systems and terminations, including eyes, swaging, wire whipping

components and preparation of synthetic cabling systems

hardware, including installation requirements for eye bolts, lag hooks, wire stops and grips

cable types and sizes, tensile strength and selection criteria as related to arborist specifications

preparation of bracing components, including types of rod, threading, terminations and tensile strength

cable tension and tensioning methods

finishing techniques of cables for aesthetics and function

finishing techniques of bracing for safety, aesthetics and function

checks and adjustments to installed systems over time

identification of workplace health and safety hazards, risk assessment and risk control application

selection of suitable PPE

completing a job safety analysis (JSA)

first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures applicable to tree work

monitoring and managing above-ground hazards

electrical safety

principles of compartmentalisation of decay in trees (CODIT) in relation to the installation of cables and bracing

hygiene practices and biosecurity when cable bracing, including:

reasons for managing hygiene

biosecurity principles and procedures

record keeping and reporting procedures for cable bracing.