Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of documenting and auditing tree work and defines the standard required to: identify and gather relevant documentation and standards; inspect works against documentation/legislation/standards; determine conformance and non-conformance; document inspection and feedback/recommendations; provide feedback to contractors, clients, management and stakeholders. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the processes of documenting and auditing the tree operations of tree pruning, removal, transplanting, planting and tree protection and the inspection and assessment of non arboricultural works that may impact on the tree or its environment. This standard relates to the process of inspection, assessment against documentation and legislation/standards and documentation of findings and recommendations. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and gather information |
1.1. A range of potential sources of information is identified. 1.2. Appropriate persons are interviewed. 1.3. Relevant information and sample documentation is gathered. |
2. Audit tree works |
2.1. Onsite inspection is organised. 2.2. Work is inspected in relation to relevant documentation/legislation. 2.3. The extent of work conformance to relevant documentation/legislation is determined. 2.4. All non-conformances are identified and recorded. 2.5. Extent or manner of non-conformance is assessed. 2.6. Findings and relevant field notes are documented. |
3. Assess impact of non-arboricultural works |
3.1. Non-arboricultural works that may impact on the tree or its environment are inspected and assessed. 3.2. Impact of non-arboricultural works of clients, contractors and stakeholders is determined. 3.3. Feedback on non-arboricultural works is provided to clients, contractors and stakeholders. |
4. Provide feedback to contractors, clients and stakeholders |
4.1. Feedback on findings of inspection is provided to client, contractors and/or stakeholders. 4.2. Provide advice for improvement, rectification and/or management of non-conformances. 4.3. Prioritize ongoing management required. |
5. Document inspection and feedback and/or recommendations |
5.1. Audit report and non-conformance notifications are documented. 5.2. Statutory authorities are advised where required. 5.3. An ongoing management plan and/or rectification plan is documented and presented to the client or management. |
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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Trees may include: |
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Audits may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Arboriculture |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |