Unit of competency Outline

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Renovate sports turf

Renovate sports turf

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF305A
State Code
D7260
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of renovating sports turf and defines the standard required to: implement a sports turf renovation program; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; prepare check and calibrate turf renovation machinery and equipment; use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition; renovate a sports turf for successful high performance use; record outcomes of renovation works.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to renovate turf
  • 1.1. The turf renovation site and extent of works are identified according to the renovation program.
  • 1.2. Turf and renovation materials are selected according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.4. Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
2. Prepare renovation equipment
  • 2.1. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected appropriate to the renovation works program.
  • 2.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are calibrated and adjusted according to manufacturer's guidelines and enterprise work procedures.
3. Implement sports turf renovation
  • 3.1. Renovation works are identified from the renovation program and schedule and work tasks are implemented in a sequential, timely and effective manner in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 3.2. Renovation tasks are undertaken according to OHS requirements and with due consideration of the environmental implications.
  • 3.3. Renovation tasks are reviewed and remedial action is undertaken where necessary.
  • 3.4. A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
4. Complete renovation activities
  • 4.1. Waste material is removed from the renovation site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.3. Work outcomes are recorded and reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Renovate turf materials may include:
cool or warm season turf seed
plants of the species and cultivar specified by the supervisor and/or the turf renovation program.
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:
implement a sports turf renovation program
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
prepare check and calibrate turf renovation machinery and equipment
use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition
renovate a sports turf for successful high performance use
record outcomes of renovation works.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3366 RTF3027A Renovate sports turf Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM21 AHCTRF305 Renovate sports turf Unit of competency