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Implement a grassed area maintenance program

Implement a grassed area maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF303A
State Code
D7258
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
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers the process of implementing a grassed area maintenance program and defines the standard required to: determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area; conduct a risk assessment for work in a turfed area; safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment; write a report on the maintenance program activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for grassed area maintenance work
  • 1.1. Requirements of the maintenance program are clarified with supervisor and enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.2. Equipment and material resource requirements are identified according to the scope of the co-ordination work and supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.3. The priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation is identified, documented and presented to the supervisor for verification.
  • 1.4. The environmental implications of the proposed maintenance work are identified, and the likely outcomes assessed and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to the type of work site activities to be undertaken.
2. Maintain and repair grassed areas
  • 2.1. Grassed areas are maintained and repaired as authorised by the supervisor and according to enterprise guidelines and work place priorities.
  • 2.2. Materials to assist in maintenance works are purchased, stored and/or used as required.
  • 2.3. Delivery of materials to site is organised according to workplace priorities.
  • 2.4. Machinery and equipment is organised to be on site in good order when they are required.
  • 2.5. Grassed areas requiring specialist attention and work are identified and organised.
3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities
  • 3.1. Resources are coordinated and timed to suit the maintenance activities and priority of work.
  • 3.2. Machinery operators are informed of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment.
  • 3.3. Personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage are monitored and documented according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.4. Contingency situations are recognised and reported to the supervisor, and corrective actions taken according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.5. A simple report is written to inform management of maintenance activities undertaken and completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance activities may include:
mowing
slashing
minor weed control
watering
line marking
repairs to damaged/vandalised grassed areas
sourcing contractors for specialist turf renovation work.
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:
determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area
conduct a risk assessment for work in a turfed area
safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment
write a report on the maintenance program activities.
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
S3315 RTF3004A Implement a grassed area maintenance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO73 AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program Unit of competency