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Tree Trimmers and Pruners: a task-based learning plan
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.
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Understand the profile before choosing priorities
The table shows the ten highest importance ratings among 33 skills with usable ratings. Skills tied on importance can share a rank. Importance (1–5) and level (0–7) describe different dimensions. A level of 4 is not 4/7 of a course, and neither scale is your personal score. Source dates refer to the underlying rating, not the database release date.
| Skill | Importance / 5 | Level / 7 | Rating date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.75 | 3.12 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.62 | 3.00 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Critical Thinking | 3.25 | 3.00 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Monitoring | 3.12 | 3.00 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.12 | 2.75 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Coordination | 3.00 | 3.12 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Instructing | 3.00 | 3.00 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Speaking | 3.00 | 2.75 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Active Listening | 2.88 | 2.62 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
| Service Orientation | 2.88 | 2.50 | 08/2018 · Analyst |
Anchor the plan in an actual task
Choose one reported task you want to understand better. Then choose one to three skills and describe an appropriate learning activity, evidence you will review and a date. For practical work requiring authorization, choose relevant coursework, observation or supervised training.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 4: Adjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the product being assembled
Level 2: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
Which authorized training and documented operating limits would you need to understand first?
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
Level 4: Monitor machine functions on an automated production line
Which indicator would you observe, what is its expected range, and how would you record an exception?
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
Level 4: Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses
What assumption could change your conclusion, and what evidence would you check first?
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Proofread and correct a letter
Level 4: Monitor a meeting and revise the agenda to ensure important topics are discussed
What result or exception would you inspect during the task, and when would you revisit it?
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Lay out tools to complete a job
Level 4: Redesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniques
How would you separate the problem into parts and compare possible explanations?
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 4: Work with others to put a new roof on a house
Level 2: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
Who would need what information, and at which handoff would timing matter?
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
Level 4: Instruct a coworker in how to operate a software program
How would you explain one step, observe a practice attempt and give useful feedback?
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
Level 4: Interview applicants to obtain personal and work history
How would you explain the task, audience needs and next step in a short conversation?
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Take a customer's order
Level 4: Answer inquiries regarding credit references
What would you ask the other person to clarify, and how would you confirm you understood?
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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These generic examples illustrate the level scale. They are not required activities for tree trimmers and pruners.
Level 2: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
Level 4: Make flight reservations for customers using an online booking site
What does the person receiving the work need, and how would you confirm the need was met?
Review the result
Your plan should explain why the selected skills matter for your chosen task, what you will do next and what evidence you will examine. Revisit the plan after that activity. Completing a worksheet or matching an occupation’s ratings does not establish professional competence.
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