HORT412 – Tree Work near Electric Lines
Module code
HORT412
Module title
Tree Work near Electric Lines
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop students' ability to safely carry out tree work near electricity supply lines, including emergency procedures and the use of an elevated platform vehicle.
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Understand and describe the hazards and the safety requirements involved in tree work near electrical lines and equipment.
Prepare for and carry out tree work near electricity supply lines.
Demonstrate emergency procedures.
Prepare and use an elevated platform vehicle for arboriculture works.
Supervise and provide instruction to other team members. - Content
- -Potential hazards and control of hazards.
-Safe working distances and minimum approach distances.
-First aid procedures appropriate to electrical incidents.
-Network management liaison requirements.
-Selection and use of equipment, and safe operation checks.
-Site specifications, company procedures, emergency procedures and Code of Practice requirements for tree work.
-Aerial rescues.
-Elevated work platform vehicle operation.
-Supervision of arboricultural crews and provision of instructions to other team members.
-Professional practice attributes: sustainable practices; effective communication skills; professional and ethical behaviour; teamwork; accurate record-keeping. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including workshops, project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, and creation of portfolios of evidence.
- Basic of Assessment
- Portfolio of Evidence 100
The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
The portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all learning outcomes - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Moodle site for this module will contain technical information to backup practical work undertaken
Workbook
