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Construct turf playing surfaces

Construct turf playing surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF301
State Code
BAT05
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct soil profiles for the establishment of high-performance sports and recreational turf surfaces.It applies to the construction of turf playing surfaces in new projects and to the complete renovation of existing soil profiles in sporting, commercial and public recreational open spaces such as golf greens and tees, cricket pitches and other turfed sporting surfaces.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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. Plan for construction activities
  • 1.1 Identify the construction site and the construction method
  • 1.2 Take representative samples for soil tests
  • 1.3 Locate services and utilities, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor
  • 1.4 Consider the site history when planning construction details
  • 1.5 Determine likely consequences of site aspect, features and run-off from adjacent sites and incorporated in construction plans
  • 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement controls
  • 1.7 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Survey and lay out the construction site
  • 2.1 Set up surveying equipment and establish and record existing levels and temporary benchmark
  • 2.2 Set new levels and place pegs according to specifications
  • 2.3 Determine the existing lay of the land and proposed contours
  • 2.4 Shape new contours into the proposed site
3. Prepare for construction work
  • 3.1 Obtain or develop plans for the new construction profile
  • 3.2 Estimate and cost materials
  • 3.3 Schedule work in a logical, timely and effective manner
4. Set out site for construction
  • 4.1 Check and verify boundaries and features against the actual site and existing features
  • 4.2 Check finishing levels, provision for drainage and irrigation to ensure nominated levels are workable
  • 4.3 Check all measurements against the construction plan, peg out the construction area and account for variances
5. Excavate the construction site
  • 5.1 Remove and stockpile excess soil in a designated area
  • 5.2 Grade the base to the level and slope specified in the design
  • 5.3 Consolidate the base of the profile to achieve uniform compaction over the entire site
  • 5.4 Install sub-surface irrigation system components to the required depth and design specified in the plan
6. Install drainage system
  • 6.1 Dig drainage trenches to the depth specified in the plan
  • 6.2 Lay drainage material on the base of the trench, install pipes and cover trenches
7. Install soil profile
  • 7.1 Calculate quantities of material to be spread over the area
  • 7.2 Compact each profile layer to reflect the final contour
  • 7.3 Ensure the interface between profile layers is uniform and unbroken
  • 7.4 Mix soil amendments thoroughly and apply evenly over the area
  • 7.5 Give the finished surface a final levelling and consolidate in readiness for planting
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7256 AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ43 AHCTRF307 Construct turf playing surfaces Unit of competency