Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Parks and gardens (PGD)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify pruning requirements |
1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to the supervisor 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 1.3 Select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned 1.4 Identify plants that require pruning and confirm with supervisor 1.5 Confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used |
2. Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees |
2.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment 2.2 Operate machinery, equipment and tools as required 2.3 Carry out pruning as directed 2.4 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads 2.5 Record and report work outcomes to the supervisor |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72