Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of installing cable and bracing and defines the standard to: interpret a cable and bracing plan; examine the structural integrity of tree components and install cable and bracing in a manner that achieves the intended purpose. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the process of installing hardware into the structure of a tree. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Read and interpret a plan for cable and bracing |
1.1. Cable and bracing plan is read and understood. 1.2. Materials required for installing cable and bracing are determined from the plan and obtained with adequate lead time for the proposed work. 1.3. Tools and equipment are selected according to enterprise guidelines. 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. |
2. Prepare trees for cable and bracing |
2.1. Branches are examined and their vitality and integrity of attachment ascertained to ensure the bracing can be safely implemented according to the provided plan. 2.2. Preliminary pruning is undertaken to aid cable and bracing installation. |
3. Install cable and bracing |
3.1. Planned approach to cable and bracing is communicated to other members in the work team in a clear and concise manner. 3.2. Cable and bracing is installed in line with the provided plan and enterprise guidelines. 3.3. Completed program is checked for quality of work and recorded. 3.4. Further pruning is carried out to ensure the tree is able to sustain its growth and be restored to its natural habit and form. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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 |
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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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Cable and bracing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Arboriculture |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |