Assessment Requirements for FWPFGM2205 Prune trees

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPFGM2205 Prune trees

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces equivalent unit FPIFGM2205B Prune trees, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

complete pruning jobs in line with an individual work order for each prescribing different quantities and species of trees to be pruned, utilising the following equipment:

pruners

jacksaw

pouch

steps

epicormic remover

pole saw

ladder

climbing gear

elevated work platform according to site requirements

at the completion of each of the above jobs:

dispose of pruned materials in line with environmental protection practices

compete a basic report on pruning processes and equipment faults

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

typical workplace hazards associated with pruning trees and methods of minimising risks:

slope and uneven ground

falling or fallen branches

ladder instability

climbing ladders

loss of balance

damp conditions

reasons for pruning trees and form pruning techniques

best seasonal timing for pruning of tree species relevant to the organisation

what to look for when selecting trees for pruning:

prescribed defects

green crowns

dominance

vigour straightness

lean

size

angle

number of branches

overall tree health

stocking

spacing and quality requirements

purpose, features and safe operation of tree pruning tools and equipment:

pruners

jacksaw

pouch

steps

epicormic remover

pole saw

ladder

climbing gear

elevated work platform according to site requirements

environmental protection practices for disposing of pruned materials:

recycling pruned material where appropriate

sending pruned material to landfill only where it cannot be recycled

redirecting pruned material for energy recovery.

organisational procedures specific to pruning trees:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on risk control and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting pruning processes and equipment faults.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

pruners

jacksaw

pouch

steps

epicormic remover

pole saw

ladder

climbing gear

elevated work platform according to site requirements

a commercial quantity trees to be pruned

personal protective equipment suitable for pruning trees

environmental regulations affecting site operations or plain English equivalent documents

work order with instructions for types and quantities of trees to be pruned

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas documents for recording pruning process and equipment faults

organisational procedures for pruning trees.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47