AHCARB322 — Access trees for inspection

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What an assessment for AHCARB322 must cover

86 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 28 performance evidence and 39 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 Prepare site and inspect equipment

1.1Confirm access to site and scope of works according to workplace procedures
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 and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
1.4Conduct pre-operational preparations and safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and climbing equipment
1.5Select, check and use personal protective equipment

2 Prepare to access tree

2.1Inspect tree to determine efficient low-risk access route and climbing method through discussion with work team
2.2Select and prepare climbing equipment according to manufacturer instructions, workplace health and safety regulations and industry standards
2.3Configure climbing equipment components to form functional tree climbing system appropriate to the access method selected
2.4Tie, dress, set and finish climbing knots and hitches according to climbing system
2.5Conduct pre-climb checks of configured systems to ensure compatibility, safety and function according to selected climbing system, industry standards and manufacturer instructions

3 Access tree safely to work position

3.1Select and install suitable anchor points according to access method selected
3.2Use climbing equipment to ascend tree to suitable work positions within crown using safe access route
3.3Undertake transitions between attachment points safely to reach suitable work positions
3.4Communicate with work team during operations according to work site and environmental conditions using methods agreed with work team
3.5Maintain awareness and clearances to avoid power lines according to workplace safety procedures

4 Descend from tree

4.1Descend tree using climbing equipment in a controlled manner
4.2Remove all climbing equipment safely in a controlled manner according to manufacturer instructions
4.3Inspect, clean, maintain and store climbing and safety equipment according to manufacturer instructions

Performance evidence

confirmed access to site and scope of works
identified workplace health, safety and environmental hazards and completed a job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) for the site and activities
confirmed availability of first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
conducted pre-operational safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment
selected and used personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment during works
inspected tree and discussed with work team to determine a safe and efficient access route
selected and prepared climbing equipment for accessing tree
ascended, navigated though and descended tree canopy using harness and lanyard and safe anchor points, following safe climbing techniques
moving rope with prusik technique
trunk walking technique
use of foot ascenders
tied, dressed, set and finished the following climbing knots and hitches
alpine butterfly
blake’s hitch
scaffold knot
double fisherman’s bend/prusik loop
girth hitch
English prusik hitch
marlinspike hitch
munter hitch
clove hitch
double-overhand stopper knot
bowline
running bowline
communicated with work team during operations using agreed communication procedures
maintained safe clearances from power lines
removed all access equipment in a controlled manner on descend from tree
inspected, cleaned, maintained and stored climbing and personal protective equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

Knowledge evidence

assessing and selecting different methods for climbing trees
workplace health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
completing JSAs and SWMS for site-specific risks
purpose of first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures
pre-operational and safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment
PPE used when climbing
inspection, use and maintenance of arborist climbing equipment
ropes and their characteristics
rope type, construction and materials
rope inspection and failure conditions
uses of climbing ropes
triple-locking carabiners
climbing hardware
purpose, function, selection, tying, dressing, setting, checking and finishing of arborist knots used for climbing techniques
safety when climbing trees
safe working limits of ropes and equipment
defects in ropes, tools and equipment
climbing harnesses and lanyards
hazards to avoid when climbing within the tree canopy
safe distances from electrical power lines
tree structural defects
the presence of insects or other animals
deciding on low-risk access routes
environmental impacts of tree access methods
potential impact on tree of various climbing methods
impact on animal habitat or food source
communications strategies used when climbing with a work team
voice
hand
electronic communications
climbing techniques using ropes and harnesses
moving rope with prusik technique
trunk walking
foot ascenders
safe transitions between points of attachment
low-risk anchor points
controlled descent operations
controlled removal of access equipment
procedures for inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and storing climbing equipment.

Foundation skills

Writing: Accurately record and complete workplace job safety analysis using clear language, grammar and industry terminology

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What does an assessment tool for AHCARB322 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCARB322 needs to address all 86 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 28 performance evidence requirements, 39 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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