Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to carry out the work involved in selecting appropriate trees and preparing them for pruning, and performing and assessing the pruning process General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPIFGM2205A Prune trees |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves pruning trees in a variety of work settings, including:
The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for pruning |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to pruning trees are identified and followed 1.2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.3. Pruning requirements are determined from work order and checked with appropriate personnel 1.4. Equipment appropriate to work requirements is selected and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Hazards and site conditions are inspected and assessed in line with regulations, site procedures and environmental requirements 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Select and prune trees |
2.1. Trees are selected in line with work order to meet production target and quality requirements 2.2. Trees are pruned in line with work order to meet production target and quality requirements 2.3. Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment are selected, used and maintained in line with site procedures 2.4. Ladder handling and pruning techniques are used in line with site standards and OHS requirements 2.5. Problems and equipment faults are identified and reported in line with site procedures |
3. Assess pruning quality |
3.1. Trees are assessed to ensure appropriate selection, pruning quality and pruned stock level in line with work order and environmental requirements 3.2. Incorrect pruning is rectified in line with site procedures 3.3. Pruned material is disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Pruning process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level 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 |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently identify appropriate trees and apply accurate pruning techniques to crop trees |
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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental may include: |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection measures may include: |
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Work order may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Selected may include: |
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Pruned |
is the process of removing branches, epicormics and green shoots to ensure quality requirements |
Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Forest Growing and Management |