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Develop a sports turf maintenance program

Develop a sports turf maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF401A
State Code
D7261
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
15/10/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers developing a sports turf maintenance program and defines the standard required to: use existing information and records to determine a comprehensive maintenance program; prepare an seasonal/annual program according to the requirements of the enterprise and the grounds maintenance budget; communicate a sports turf maintenance program to staff; document the sports turf maintenance program; monitor the implementation of the maintenance program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine additives required by performing soil and plant testing
  • 1.1. Soil and plant tests are determined according to the requirements of the turf plant species and cultivars, climatic conditions, prevailing soil and plant conditions, enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
  • 1.2. A soil and plant testing program is developed which defines field and off-site testing activities, task responsibilities, involvement of contractors, scheduling, and desired information outcomes.
  • 1.3. Testing tasks are implemented and monitored, liaison procedures with outside testing agencies are supervised and remedial action is undertaken where necessary.
  • 1.4. Data and readings are compiled and presented in a form that can be easily read and interpreted.
  • 1.5. Seasonal issues are determined from published data on the turf plant species and cultivars, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.6. Nutritional status of the turf plant species and cultivars is determined by analysing collected data and comparing to accepted standards.
2. Identify the requirements of a sports turf maintenance program
  • 2.1. The standards for turf presentation are clearly defined according to client requirements, enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
  • 2.2. The different maintenance requirements during a range of conditions over the growing cycle of the turf plant are identified according to published data on the species and cultivar, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines.
  • 2.3. Sports turf maintenance procedures are selected to achieve the appropriate plant condition according to the standards for turf presentation.
  • 2.4. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the sports turf maintenance program are identified, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
  • 2.5. The most cost-effective approach to maintaining the sports turf playing surface is determined.
  • 2.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the implementation of the sports turf maintenance program are identified, risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the program.
  • 2.7. Environmental implications of sports turf maintenance activities are identified and documented in the program.
3. Prepare and document the sports turf maintenance program
  • 3.1. Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on the requirements of the program and presented to management for acceptance.
  • 3.2. Scaled site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
  • 3.3. Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the sports turf maintenance program are developed and documented.
4. Monitor the sports turf maintenance program
  • 4.1. Implementation of the maintenance program is monitored to ensure enterprise standards for presentation of sports turf playing surfaces are achieved.
  • 4.2. The sports turf maintenance program is reviewed and monitored to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions.
  • 4.3. Appropriate courses of action are implemented to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in the program.
  • 4.4. Remedial action undertaken is documented and reported to management according to enterprise policy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance may include:
soil and turf plant tissue testing
applying nutrients
watering
rolling
mowing
monitoring turf plant health
renovating where necessary
preparing the sports turf playing surface to presentation standards.
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:
use existing information and records to determine a comprehensive maintenance program
prepare an seasonal/annual program according to the requirements of the enterprise and the grounds maintenance budget
communicate a sports turf maintenance program to staff.
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
S3310 RTF4005A Develop a sports turf maintenance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL56 AHCTRF401 Develop a sports turf maintenance program Unit of competency