AHCPGD203A - Prune shrubs and small treesAHCPGD203APrune shrubs and small trees

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the process of pruning shrubs and small trees and defines the standard required to: confirm the pruning method; prepare tools and equipment; and prune shrubs and trees to AS 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees, as required.

Application of the unit

This unit applies to the process of pruning shrubs and small trees while working from the ground.

Prerequisite units

Employability skills

This unit contains employability skills.

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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.

Overview of assessment

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:

confirm the pruning method

prepare tools and equipment

prune shrubs and trees to AS 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees, as required.

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Small trees may include:

trees less than three metres in height.

Pruning may include:

modifying the shape, form, vigour, correction or control of growth

prevention of disease or damage

promotion of health

modifying the canopy and fruit and flower production

providing ornamental effects or aesthetic appeal

providing clearance for services, access or cultural practices.

Unit sector

Parks and gardens

Co-requisite units