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Assist with turf construction

Assist with turf construction

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF206
State Code
OBJ47
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the construction of soil profiles for the establishment of a turf surface.The unit applies to individuals who support turf construction and undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for soil profile construction
  • 1.1 Interpret site and construction plans to locate services in consultation with the supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and implement controls in consultation with supervisor
  • 1.3 Select safety equipment, signage and barriers required according to the construction plan
  • 1.4 Install safety equipment to ensure construction site is secure
2. Prepare equipment for soil profile construction
  • 2.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery according to construction project requirements
  • 2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 2.3 Report faulty or defective equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Select, ensure serviceability of, fit and use personal protective equipment
3. Undertake soil profile construction
  • 3.1 Interpret site construction plan to establish grades, levels and boundaries of works
  • 3.2 Use basic survey equipment to assist construction team to mark out and define grades, levels and boundaries
  • 3.3 Use hand tools and machinery to grade and consolidate the base according to specifications
  • 3.4 Excavate drainage and irrigation trenches to depth, width and fall specified in the construction plan
  • 3.5 Remove and store excavated material safely according to construction plan specifications
4. Restore the site after drainage and irrigation installation
  • 4.1 Back fill trenches, consolidate and level the site to construction plan specifications
  • 4.2 Restore the soil profile, maintaining levels of each layer
  • 4.3 Irrigate the restored site according to soil profile requirements
  • 4.4 Collect and dispose of waste material from the site
5. Clean and store equipment and machinery
  • 5.1 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Collect and store tools, equipment, machinery and unused materials
  • 5.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM10 AHCTRF201 Assist with turf construction Unit of competency