Unit of competency Outline

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Establish turf

Establish turf

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF302
State Code
BAR21
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.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. Sample soil for testing
  • 1.1 Take and test site soil samples from a representative area
  • 1.2 Use test results to guide soil preparation for establishing turf
2. Plant turf
  • 2.1 Select tools and equipment for the task being undertaken and use safe working practices
  • 2.2 Prepare planting site and sow seed or roll out lawn
  • 2.3 Water and top-dress newly planted turf as required
3. Maintain newly established turf
  • 3.1 Water and fertilise newly established turf
  • 3.2 Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height
  • 3.3 Monitor newly established turf, identify problems and report any changes
  • 3.4 Apply top dressing according to the establishment plan
4. Report and repair areas of damaged turf
  • 4.1 Monitor turf condition for quality and repair as necessary
  • 4.2 Prepare work reports and recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7257 AHCTRF302A Establish turf Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ41 AHCTRF308 Establish turf Unit of competency