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Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces

Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF501
State Code
BAT62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish sports turf playing surfaces and develop a design for the site, its specifications and work procedures. It applies to the planning processes involved in establishing turf in new constructions and major renovations of existing sports turf surfaces.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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for turf establishment
  • 1.1 Confirm client preferences and requirements for the sports turf playing surface
  • 1.2 Assess the site for biophysical factors, services and site modifications
  • 1.3 Research turf plant species and cultivars, legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for turf establishment
  • 1.4 Identify environmental implications of the planned turf establishment works and report to personnel for further research
  • 1.5 Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval
2. Determine requirements of turf establishment works
  • 2.1 Select turf establishment procedures consistent with the concept plan according to site factors and available resources and equipment
  • 2.2 Determine resources required for the construction of soil profiles, planting and ongoing maintenance of the playing surface
  • 2.3 Ensure that the design of the soil profile to support the playing surface takes into account the turf use, soil characteristics and includes irrigation and drainage systems
  • 2.4 Identify plants that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the concept plan
  • 2.5 Calculate and cost the quantity and confirm availability with the supplier
  • 2.6 Provide management of new turf that encourages optimal growth
  • 2.7 Determine timelines for preparations, construction of soil profiles, planting and maintenance
3. Prepare and document the turf establishment plan and specification
  • 3.1 Prepare designs of the soil profile and detailed plans of the scope of works, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the turf establishment work
  • 3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the establishment of the sports turf playing surface and its ongoing maintenance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7263 AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ36 AHCTRF505 Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD0 AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
BCW1 AHC50716 Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management Qualification
BDE0 AHC51016 Diploma of Sports Turf Management Qualification