Unit of competency
Modification History
Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to protect trees during construction work by installing protective devices.
This unit 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
Landscape (LSC)
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. Prepare to install |
1.1 Read work instructions relating to the task and confirm with the supervisor 1.2 Prepare tools and equipment and use according to the supervisor's instructions 1.3 Identify and report manual handling and other work health and safety hazards 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing 1.5 Identify trees to be protected, and method of protection to be used 1.6 Collect protection devices or materials to assemble devices and check against requirements as indicated in tree protection plan |
2. Install protection devices |
2.1 Assemble and install tree protection devices 2.2 Carry out work in a manner that minimises risk of damage to trees and the surrounding environment |
3. Complete installation activities |
3.1 Check protection devices for their effectiveness 3.2 Report damaged and ineffective devices to the supervisor 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work 3.4 Record workplace outcomes and report 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 AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72