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Renovate grassed areas

Renovate grassed areas

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF203A
State Code
D7254
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
01/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process renovating of grassed areas and defines the standard required to: establish the purpose of turf renovation programs in maintaining turf presentation, particularly in relation to the end use of the turf; use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition; transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment; record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare turf area for renovation
  • 1.1. Services are located using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.3. Suitable safety equipment is selected for the turf renovation program.
  • 1.4. The environmental implications of the turf renovation program are identified and reported.
  • 1.5. Preparation of turf area is carried out according to enterprise work procedures and site and construction plans.
2. Prepare equipment for turf renovation
  • 2.1. Hand tools and renovation machinery are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.
  • 2.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on hand tools and renovation machinery, according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
3. Undertake turf renovation
  • 3.1. Safety equipment is erected around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods.
  • 3.2. Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads.
  • 3.3. The turf renovation program is undertaken according to OHS requirements.
  • 3.4. Turf renovation tools and machinery are operated safely and effectively.
4. Complete turf renovation
  • 4.1. Plant debris and waste material removed from the site are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. Tools and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.3. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
  • 4.4. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Turf species may include:
all high performance turf species and cultivars.
Renovation tasks may include:
scarifying, de-thatching
over-sowing, turf replacement (e.g. seeds, sods, stolons, plugs or hydro mulching)
checking surface and/or sub-surface drains
soil improvement, soil aeration and decompaction
fertiliser application and top dressing.
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:
establish the purpose of turf renovation programs in maintaining turf presentation, particularly in relation to the end use of the turf
use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition
transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment
record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise.
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
S3365 RTF2019A Renovate grassed areas Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM16 AHCTRF203 Renovate grassed areas Unit of competency