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Develop sports turf management programs

Develop sports turf management programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF507
State Code
OBJ34
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop short-term, annual and ongoing sports turf establishment, management and maintenance programs, for the extension, redesign, upgrade and renovation of sports turf surfaces using an organisation’s available resources.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope and objectives of turf management program
  • 1.1 Identify key stakeholders to determine program scope
  • 1.2 Liaise with key stakeholders to determine the objectives of management program
  • 1.3 Investigate technical requirements for managing sports turf playing surfaces according to sport rules and regulations and legislative requirements
  • 1.4 Document the scope and objectives in a program brief
2. Research turf management principles and practices
  • 2.1 Investigate trends in sports turf cultural and management practices relative to site conditions
  • 2.2 Investigate the impact of workplace health and safety regulations on sports turf facility management programs
  • 2.3 Investigate the impact of environmental regulations on sports turf facility management programs
3. Develop turf management program
  • 3.1 Assess availability and quality of assets and resources used for sports turf maintenance
  • 3.2 Assess sports turf condition, characteristics and intended usage against quality and industry standards for sport
  • 3.3 Estimate the program duration and resource requirements for management program
  • 3.4 Develop program specifications and schedule for management program
  • 3.5 Develop a list of materials and financial budget for management programs
  • 3.6 Document sports turf management program
4. Communicate turf management program
  • 4.1 Develop a communications strategy for sports turf site, and prepare presentation materials according to workplace and stakeholder requirements
  • 4.2 Present the management program to key stakeholders according to communications strategy
5. Review and update turf management program
  • 5.1 Review historical maintenance activities against planned and recommend improvements
  • 5.2 Review and update turf management program against historical data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS11 AHCTRF503 Develop sports turf management programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJR1 AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management Qualification
BEX9 AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management Qualification