Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers tree climbing and rigging associated with tree operations such as tree pruning and tree removal in complex situations and defines the standard required to: carry out and record pre-operational and safety checks; conduct a site and tree hazard identification and risk control assessment; inspect a tree and determine safest and best work method using risk controls established; select, inspect and prepare ropes, harnesses and other equipment associated with climbing trees; safely climb/ascend and descend large, hazardous and complex trees using a number of anchor points; climb using documented low risk work methods; inspect for faults and store ropes, harnesses and other climbing and safety equipment and replace if worn or faulty; practice an aerial rescue and document the hazards identified and the risk controls selected. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to advanced techniques used to climb trees in arboriculture and applies to a climbing arborist. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for climbing and tree operations |
1.1. Team members are informed of their role and duties in the climbing and tree operations. 1.2. Ropes are selected according to industry specifications and required tree works. 1.3. Ropes are assessed prior to use with damaged and faulty ropes discarded according to enterprise policy. 1.4. Appropriate climbing tools and equipment are selected. 1.5. Ropes, tools and equipment are checked. 1.6. Tree is inspected for safe ascension route. |
2. Ascend and descend from trees |
2.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified risks assessed and appropriate controls are documented and implemented. 2.2. Personal protective and safety equipment is used and adjusted. 2.3. Trees are ascended using appropriate techniques and equipment. 2.4. Safe anchor points are selected according to strength and suitability requirements. 2.5. Tree is descended in a controlled manner according to industry practice. |
3. Undertake tree operations |
3.1. Required tree operations are carried out according to treatment plans, work procedures and rigging techniques. 3.2. Load is balanced, tensioned and lowered in a staged controlled manner using appropriate cranage points according to safe work practices, branch weight and rope characteristics. 3.3. Staff are communicated with during operations, as required, verbally and by hand signals. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Situations may include: |
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Climbing tools and equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Arboriculture |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |