Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:46 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:46 AM AWST
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Manage sports turf facility assets
Manage sports turf facility assets
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF504A
AHCTRF504A
State Code
WE055
WE055
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2013
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/04/2013
Nominal Hours
85
Description
This Unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage infrastructure and other facilities at sports turf grounds.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop an asset database
- 1.1 Physical resources and infrastructure are identified and recorded for management purposes
- 1.2 Physical resources and infrastructure are classified according to their type and maintenance requirements
2 Identify ongoing maintenance requirements for turf facilities
- 2.1 Particular maintenance requirements of various resources are identified and programmed
- 2.2 Resources and consumables for the maintenance of different types of facilities are purchased and stored
- 2.3 User manuals and other operational or maintenance documents provided by suppliers are considered where necessary
3 Schedule and monitor program of maintenance works
- 3.1 Maintenance activities for enterprise’s facilities are identified and programmed
- 3.2 Staff responsible for maintenance activities are informed
- 3.3 Record keeping requirements are developed and used to monitor ongoing maintenance and inform others
- 3.4 Occupational Health and Safety issues associated with maintenance of turf facilities is considered and planned for
- 3.5 Facilities that are unserviceable are dealt with accordingly
- 3.6 Plans are made for replacement of facilities that are no longer serviceable
4 Review maintenance works
- 4.1 Maintenance schedules are reviewed in a timely manner and maintenance programs are updated accordingly
- 4.2 Where appropriate, management is notified of status of turf facilities and plans for their upgrade or replacement are made
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sports turf facilitiesinclude:
irrigation and drainage infrastructure and control systems
weather monitoring systems
associated plant and equipment
water sources
maintenance facilities - sheds, compounds, wash down bays and chemical, fuel and fertiliser storage
fuel dispensing equipment
greenkeeping hardware
mechanics workshops
paths, tracks, bridges, spectator seating
power sources including solar
roads, kerbs
furniture
lakes, ponds
electrical infrastructure
greenkeeping tools and equipment.
Asset database may include:
propriety asset management software
other record keeping systems.
Maintenance requirementsmay include:
repairs to building, sheds and stores
repairs and maintenance of paths and tracks
outsourced maintenance and repairs.
Sports turf facilitiesinclude:
irrigation and drainage infrastructure and control systems
weather monitoring systems
associated plant and equipment
water sources
maintenance facilities - sheds, compounds, wash down bays and chemical, fuel and fertiliser storage
fuel dispensing equipment
greenkeeping hardware
mechanics workshops
paths, tracks, bridges, spectator seating
power sources including solar
roads, kerbs
furniture
lakes, ponds
electrical infrastructure
greenkeeping tools and equipment.
Asset database may include:
propriety asset management software
other record keeping systems.
Maintenance requirementsmay include:
repairs to building, sheds and stores
repairs and maintenance of paths and tracks
outsourced maintenance and repairs.
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 asset databases
identify maintenance requirements for a range of turf facilities
schedule and monitor programmed works
record and review programmed 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 workplaces may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
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 asset databases
identify maintenance requirements for a range of turf facilities
schedule and monitor programmed works
record and review programmed 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 workplaces may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL57 | AHCTRF504 | Manage sports turf facility assets | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D522 | AHC51010 | Diploma of Sports Turf Management | Qualification |