Assessment Requirements for AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has pruned at least three different shrubs and small trees using the following:

secateurs

loppers or extension loppers

shears

pruning or pole saws

and has:

identified plant pruning requirements

applied workplace health and safety requirements, including fitted and used personal protective equipment (PPE)

prepared, used and maintained shrubs and small trees pruning tools and equipment

cleaned up the site and disposed of or recycled waste

reported tree and shrub planting operations and unserviceable tools and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

principles and practices of pruning, including:

basic botany and physiology applicable to pruning shrubs and small trees

correct and safe use and care of tools and equipment

effects of pruning on plant growth and habit

plant health principles applicable to pruning shrubs and small trees

plant names and growth habits

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for pruning shrubs and small trees, including appropriate use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

materials, tools and equipment applicable to pruning shrubs and small trees

shrubs and small trees

PPE applicable to pruning shrubs and small trees

specifications:

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace and pruning shrubs and small trees

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

relationships:

supervisor

timeframes:

according to job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72