Assessment Requirements for AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare for pruning

sharpen and maintain tools required for pruning

meet pruning program requirements

carry out pruning using specialist pruning techniques

store and carry tools safely

assess pruning quality

clean and clear pruning site

record and report completed pruning to supervisor or client

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of specialist pruning

anatomy and physiology of plants, shrubs and trees

AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

compartmentalisation of decay in trees (CODIT)

effect on plant growth and habit after pruning

identification of plant species and their pruning requirements

local government tree protection and preservation regulations

principles and methods of specialist pruning to achieve given objectives

specialist tools and equipment

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72