CLAYDON BROTHERS AHCPGD203 Prune Shrubs And Small Trees User Guide

CLAYDON BROTHERS AHCPGD203 Prune Shrubs And Small Trees User Guide

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Introduction

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.

It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify pruning requirements
2. Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees

Assessment types

In this unit you will complete the following assessments:

• Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment
• Assessment Task 2: Identifying pruning requirements
• Assessment Task 3: Undertaking pruning activities

Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment

Instructions for this task:
Answer all questions in the space provided.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

• principles and practices of pruning
• basic botany and physiology as they apply to pruning
• correct and safe use and care of tools and equipment
• effects of pruning on plant growth and habit
• plant health principles
• plant names and growth habits
• use of hygienic practices
• AS4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees

Benchmark
You must get all questions 100% correct and all documentation requested in this assessment is submitted to gain a satisfactory in this task.

Resources required for this assessment task:
You need to have access to the following

• Pen and Paper
• This Booklet
• Access to learning materials
• Access to the internet
• Access to a PC and word processing software
  Location: Classroom/Computing Lab

Submission
Submit your responses by the due date and in accordance with the general instructions at the beginning of this unit of competency. Attach the Assessment Agreement and the Assessment cover sheet for this assessment task.

Questions to respond to.

Q1| Identify three (3) common hazards and three (3) personal protective equipment applicable in your role.
Hazards| PPE
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Q2| Describe the method to identifying tree hazards and briefly explain the key factors you need to consider.
Q3| Briefly explain the importance of hygienic practices and how you may put them into practice.
Questions to respond to.

Evidence to submit

Assessment Task 2: Identifying Pruning Requirements

Instructions for this task:
You have been given a job instruction to prune a number of plants, as provided by your supervisors. In this task, you are required to demonstrate your ability to prepare a work plan and conduct risk assessment. For the purpose of this assessment, the supervisor is your assessor.

Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated and submit all work for assessment by the due date.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

• identify pruning requirements
• select appropriate pruning tools and equipment for the location, access and size of material to be pruned
• identify and report site and tree hazards
• select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
• recognize plants, shrubs and trees
• confirm with the supervisor pruning method to be used

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 4 to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and answer all questions in full.

All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.

Location: Classroom or work site

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Pruning tools, equipment, and materials
• PPE applicable to pruning activities
• Manufacturer’s guidelines for using PPE and tools
• Plants to prune
• Pruning Checklist

Evidence to submit

Assessment Matrix

Learning goal| Lacking –Level 1| Evolving –Level 2| Acquiring –Level 3| Proficient –Level 4
Identify pruning requirements| Lacks an understanding of pruning requirements.| Basic understanding of pruning requirements.| Moderate understanding of pruning requirements.| Advanced understanding of pruning requirements.
Identify and report site and tree hazards| Failure to identify and report site and tree hazards.| Basic understanding of hazard identification.| Moderate understanding of hazard identification.| Advanced understanding of hazard identification.
Recognize plants, shrubs and trees| Failure to recognize plants, shrubs and trees.| Basic understanding of plants, shrubs and trees.| Moderate understanding of plants, shrubs and trees.| Advanced understanding of plants, shrubs and trees.

Assessment Task 3: Undertaking pruning activities

Instructions for this task:
Your job instruction requires you to prune a minimum of three plants according to the work plan you have created. You are required to carry out pruning activities and demonstrate your understanding of manual handling techniques. You must record and report your work outcomes to the supervisor.

Submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet. Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

• carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment
• operate machinery, equipment and tools as required
• carry out pruning of shrubs and small trees as required
• use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads
• record and report work outcomes to the supervisor
• minimise environmental disturbance

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 4 to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and you must answer all questions in full.

You must demonstrate that you are able to conduct potting up operations.

All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.

Location: Work site area

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Pruning tools, equipment and materials
• PPE applicable to pruning activities
• Manufacturer’s guidelines for using PPE and tools
• Plants for pruning

Evidence to submit

Record of Assessment Outcomes

This section records all the evidence used to form the final assessment decision. Please document all types of evidence used in this assessment.

Student Name|
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Unit of Competency| AHCPGD203 – Prune shrubs and small trees (Release 1)
Assessment Requirements| Task Outcomes
Satisfactory (S)| Not Satisfactory (NS)| Resubmit
Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 2: Identify pruning requirements| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 3: Undertaking pruning activities| ☐| ☐| ☐
Overall Assessment Outcome
☐    Competent| ☐      Not Yet Competent| ☐      Resubmit
If a resubmission is required what additional evidence or corrections are required?
Assessor Name:|
Assessors Signature:| | Date|

Appendix 1 – Student Survey

At the end of each unit, we would like to collect feedback, so we can identify areas for improvement in our materials. Circle or highlight the response you wish to use. We would appreciate your assistance by providing your constructive feedback.

Please complete the survey and return it to Claydon Brothers Pty Ltd by email: [email protected].

Thank you for your time.

Qualification code and name|
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Unit code and name| AHCPGD203 – Prune shrubs and small trees (Release 1)
Date:|
Please read the statements below and circle the most appropriate response:| Strongly Disagree| Disagree| Neutral| Agree| Strongly Agree
1. The amount of time for the assessment was appropriate.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
2. The training and assessment materials for this unit were suitable to my learning style and easy to use.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
3. The content was interesting and engaging.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
4. The topics were presented in a logical sequence.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
5. The assessment tasks were clear; and it was easy for me to understand what was required of me.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
6. What did you find most interesting or useful about this unit?
7. What, if anything, did you find the least useful about the unit?
8. Please make any constructive suggestions that would improve these materials for future students?

Thank you for providing your valuable feedback.

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