Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:53 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:53 AM AWST
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Develop sports turf management programs
Develop sports turf management programs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF503A
AHCTRF503A
State Code
WE054
WE054
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
90
Description
This Unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop sports turf management programs including turf establishment programs, extension/redesign, turf surface upgrades and renovation programs based on the organisation’s available resources.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research turf management principles and practices
- 1.1 Project briefs are established or developed
- 1.2 Principles underpinning sports turf growth and development are determined as appropriate for site conditions
- 1.3 Environmental impacts of the turf management programs are identified and considered
2 Determine turf management program scope and objectives
- 2.1 A site assessment is undertaken that includes the assessment of the turf growing environment, the resources available for on-going turf maintenance, the source of water and its quantity and quality, the type of turf and its condition, intended use and intensity
- 2.2 The program duration and resource requirements are estimated
- 2.3 A program schedule and budget are developed that reflects the approach taken to the turf management programs
- 2.4 The turf management program is reviewed and confirmed with others
3 Communicate turf management programs to others
- 3.1 Current turf management practices are identified and confirmed for the project requirements
- 3.2 The intended programs are recorded and communicated in an appropriate format to staff and management or client
- 3.3 Key parts of the turf management program that involve others are identified and communicated
- 3.4 Project schedules and timelines are developed
4 Record and review turf management programs for use by others
- 4.1 Turf is inspected regularly and changes to the management plan are implemented according to the monitoring process
- 4.2 The turf management program is monitored and changes to the program are considered and communicated
- 4.3 Information is recorded from team meetings
- 4.4 Information is reported and filed for future use
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.
Turf management programs include:
watering volume and frequency
fertiliser amounts and frequency
organic management practices
weed control programs
pest and disease monitoring
mowing settings and frequency
coring, slicing and other renovation practices.
Turf management programs include:
watering volume and frequency
fertiliser amounts and frequency
organic management practices
weed control programs
pest and disease monitoring
mowing settings and frequency
coring, slicing and other renovation practices.
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:
development of turf management programs
development of specifications and bills of quantity for turf management programs
development of a works schedule and a plan of the scope of works
preparation of a turf maintenance program.
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:
development of turf management programs
development of specifications and bills of quantity for turf management programs
development of a works schedule and a plan of the scope of works
preparation of a turf maintenance program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS11 | AHCTRF503 | Develop sports turf management programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D522 | AHC51010 | Diploma of Sports Turf Management | Qualification |