AHCARB321 — Implement a tree protection program

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What an assessment for AHCARB321 must cover

44 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine implementation requirements of the tree protection program

1.1Receive and interpret tree protection plan and specifications
1.2Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA), record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures
1.3Confirm availability of first aid equipment and emergency procedures
1.4Identify and access tools, equipment and materials required to implement program
1.5Determine, schedule and allocate tasks to work team, allowing for contingencies

2 Prepare site for tree protection

2.1Identify location of tree protection zone from site plan
2.2Select, prepare, and carry out pre-operational and safety checks, on tools, equipment and machinery
2.3Select, check and use personal protective equipment
2.4Survey the tree protection zone and delineate specified boundaries according to workplace procedures
2.5Install protective barriers and signage according to tree protection plan

3 Install tree protection measures

3.1Identify requirements for trunk, branch and root protection from tree protection plan
3.2Select and assemble materials and equipment required to install tree protection measures
3.3Construct and install protection measures specified in the program
3.4Inspect completed protection measures and take remedial action where out-of-specification

4 Monitor protection program

4.1Monitor tree health during scheduled program period
4.2Assess effectiveness of protection measures during the scheduled period
4.3Implement remedial action where tree health has been compromised
4.4Dismantle and remove protection measures and fencing at conclusion of scheduled period
4.5Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
4.6Update records and report tree protection outcomes according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

received and interpreted a tree protection program and identified: - trees to be protected - protection methods to use - schedule required - equipment necessary to perform work
assessed site-specific health and safety issues and completed a job safety analysis (JSA) and ensured first aid resources and emergency procedures were available
scheduled and allocated tasks to work team
surveyed and marked out the tree protection zone
erected barriers and signage
selected materials and equipment required for tree protection measures
conducted pre-operational safety checks and post-operational maintenance of equipment and tools
installed tree protection measures following specifications in plan
inspected completed protection installations and rectified where out-of-specification
monitored tree health during protection scheduled period and implemented remedial action where protection has been compromised
dismantled and removed protection measures
maintained records and reports of tree protection outcomes.
All tree protection work is required to be performed according to preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume), including Australian Standard AS4970.

Knowledge evidence

preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) for tree protection work, including Australian Standard AS4970
use and interpretation of tree protection plans and specifications, including: - tree protection systems, types and methods of protection - surveying and marking out tree protection zones (TPZ) - application of workplace health, safety and environmental controls, including job safety analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) - first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures applicable to tree work - task scheduling and contingency planning for tree protection
possible damage to tree physiology, and prevention requirements on development and construction sites, including: - barriers and signage - techniques for assembling or constructing tree protection measures suitable to the requirements of tree species - protection requirements of tree species - specifications and construction methods for installing protection measures
environmental factors affecting trees on development and construction sites, including: - soil compaction and contamination - shading - impact on scaffolding - excavations and root damage
principles, regulations, codes of practice and Australian standards for the protection of trees on development and construction sites
methods used to protect trees on development sites, including: - fencing tree protection zones (TPZ) and signage - trunk and branch protection - soil within the TPZ and root zone protection
tools, equipment and materials used in tree protection, including preparation, maintenance and biosecurity procedures
record keeping and reporting procedures for tree protection.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret and consolidate information from plans and specifications for design requirements to prepare for the installation of tree support systems
Writing: Accurately complete organisational documents, including job safety analysis (JSA), using clear language, correct spelling and grammar, and industry terminology
Numeracy: Interpret and calculate numerical information from specifications to determine the size and dimensions of materials required to construct tree protection systems

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