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Prepare turf surfaces for play

Prepare turf surfaces for play

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF202A
State Code
D7253
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
20
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing turf surfaces for play and defines the standard required to: determine the condition of the existing surface with advice from senior greenkeepers for subsequent routine preparations; treatments and turf cultural practices; prepare a turf surface or sports playing field according to the rules of the game; use turf surface preparation machinery and equipment safely according to manufacturers' specifications to achieve the desired playing surface outcome.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the site to be mown
  • 1.1. Services affecting the turf surface are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 1.2. Permanent obstacles and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
  • 1.3. Movable obstacles are removed before and replaced after mowing.
  • 1.4. Abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site are reported to the supervisor.
2. Prepare equipment for mowing
  • 2.1. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.
  • 2.2. The mower is calibrated and adjusted to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines and documented work procedures.
  • 2.3. Pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery are completed according to manufacturer's specifications and documented work procedures.
  • 2.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
  • 2.5. Suitable safety equipment is selected and erected at the work site during work periods.
3. Mow playing surface
  • 3.1. Grass appearance is assessed against enterprise guidelines and changes in appearance are reported.
  • 3.2. The mower is matched to any implement attached to it according to manufacturer's guidelines and industry practice.
  • 3.3. Continuous oversight of mowing activities is maintained according to enterprise work procedures.
4. Undertake final preparation of playing surface
  • 4.1. Mark out tools appropriate for the task being undertaken are selected.
  • 4.2. Lengths and angles are measured to locate markers and match play equipment according to enterprise work procedures and industry practice.
  • 4.3. Marking out is completed according to the intended playing surface use and enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.4. Markers and play equipment are placed where necessary according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.5. 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.
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 condition of the existing surface with advice from senior greenkeepers for subsequent routine preparations, treatments and turf cultural practices
prepare a turf surface or sports playing field according to the rules of the game
use turf surface preparation machinery and equipment safely according to manufacturers specifications to achieve the desired playing surface outcome.
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
S3359 RTF2015A Prepare turf surfaces for play Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM83 AHCTRF202 Prepare turf surfaces for play Unit of competency