Implement a tree maintenance program

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Study Implement a tree maintenance program at Interlink Implement a tree maintenance program AHCARB gives you the skills and knowledge to apply a range of tree-care techniques in a structured maintenance schedule. What do I get for completing Implement a tree maintenance program? What will I learn during Implement a tree maintenance program? What sort of assessments can I expect to complete? Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements including: Treatments commonly used on trees Comprehensive full-year maintenance programs Common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies in trees Abiotic physical rather than biological issues that could affect the health of a tree Recording, storing and processing data Collecting and testing specimens for identification Methods for treating tree pests and diseases Health characteristics of tree species.

Course Options This course is available through all Interlink training centres. Call Interlink on to discuss your training options. Course Duration Single accredited units run between days. This unit applies to the application of extensive arboricultural knowledge and a broad range of arboricultural skills.

Prerequisite units. Employability skills. Site assessment is undertaken to identify conditions which may impact upon the health and vigour of the tree. Stress inducing factors are identified according to published characteristics of the species.

Specimens of stressed material are collected to enable diagnosis of stress according to enterprise guidelines. Environmental issues that could affect the health and vigour of the tree are assessed for impact on growth according to published data and species characteristics. Information relating to the tree assessment is recorded and reported according to enterprise guidelines. Treatment program is interpreted and confirmed with management.

Occupational Health and Safety OHS hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. Treatment methods and equipment are selected according to published data and enterprise guidelines.

Environmental implications of undertaking the treatment program are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken. Equipment is prepared and used according to enterprise guidelines, OHS requirements and with due regard for environmental implications.

Growing environment is maintained according to the needs of the species. Environmental issues that could affect the health and vigour of the tree are assessed for impact on growth according to published data and species characteristics. Information relating to the tree assessment is recorded and reported according to enterprise guidelines.

Occupational Health and Safety OHS hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. Treatment methods and equipment are selected according to published data and enterprise guidelines.

Environmental implications of undertaking the treatment program are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken. Equipment is prepared and used according to enterprise guidelines, OHS requirements and with due regard for environmental implications. Timetables for follow up treatments are determined and communicated as per enterprise guidelines.

Assessment Tool an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool Assessment Template generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria. Assessment Matrix a slightly different format than the assessment template.