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Construct turf playing surfaces

Construct turf playing surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF307
State Code
OBJ43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct the soil profile for the establishment of high-performance sports and recreational turf for new or complete renovation projects in sporting, commercial and public recreational spaces.The unit applies to individuals who construct turf playing surfaces under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for construction activities
  • 1.1 Read and interpret plans and specifications to determine scope of turf construction project
  • 1.2 Collect representative soil samples for the site for testing
  • 1.3 Test soil samples and interpret and record results according to workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 1.4 Locate services and impediments to construction on site, and report discrepancies from construction plan
  • 1.5 Assess the surrounding area relative to construction site and identify potential impact on construction activities
  • 1.6 Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health, safety and environmental procedures
  • 1.7 Document a working plan for the construction
2. Survey and peg out levels for construction site
  • 2.1 Survey construction site and establish and record existing levels and temporary benchmarks according to turf construction and working plans
  • 2.2 Mark out construction site with new levels and contours according to specifications
3. Prepare for construction work
  • 3.1 Read and interpret plans and specifications to determine measurements relevant to materials and quantities
  • 3.2 Identify type of materials required for the turf construction soil profile from construction specifications
  • 3.3 Compute an estimate of materials and costs required for the project and submit for approval
  • 3.4 Develop a construction logistics program for the construction
  • 3.5 Prepare a schedule of works and obtain approvals
4. Set out site for construction
  • 4.1 Reconcile and verify planned boundaries and features of construction works are within actual site constraints
  • 4.2 Verify finishing levels for site, drainage and irrigation are within nominated construction plan specifications
  • 4.3 Transfer measurements for the construction area using markers, and account for variances from construction plan
5. Excavate the construction site
  • 5.1 Select, check, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment
  • 5.2 Excavate the site within the marked boundaries, and stockpile excess soil according to working plan
  • 5.3 Grade and consolidate the sub-base to levels specified in the construction plan
6. Install irrigation and drainage system
  • 6.1 Excavate trenches in sub-surface to receive irrigation and drainage components
  • 6.2 Install irrigation system components according to construction plan
  • 6.3 Install drainage system according to construction plan
  • 6.4 Return disturbed sub-surface to levels specified in construction plan
7. Install soil profile
  • 7.1 Install and consolidate soil profile layers according to construction plans and specifications
  • 7.2 Ensure the interface between profile layers is uniform and unbroken
  • 7.3 Ensure soil profile is level and consolidated within specifications ready for planting
8. Complete soil profile construction works
  • 8.1 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 8.2 Collect and store unused materials and dispose of waste
  • 8.3 Record and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT05 AHCTRF301 Construct turf playing surfaces Unit of competency