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Construct turf playing surfaces

Construct turf playing surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF301A
State Code
D7256
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of constructing soil profiles for the establishment of high performance sports and recreational turf surfaces and defines the standard required to: determine turf construction requirements from plans; survey and create working plans for turf construction sites; excavate earthworks and establish working and finished levels; install drainage and irrigation systems; implement a turf construction project.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for construction activities
  • 1.1. The construction site for high performance turf playing surfaces and the construction method are identified according to the site and construction plans and enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.2. Soil tests of existing soil are undertaken using representative samples, and according to testing instrument instructions and enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.3. Locations and layout of services and utilities are identified, depths checked against the site or construction plan, and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor and the relevant authorities.
  • 1.4. History of site is determined and taken into account in planning construction details.
  • 1.5. Likely consequences of site aspect, features and run-off from adjacent sites are determined and incorporated in site and construction plans.
  • 1.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.7. Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
2. Survey the construction site
  • 2.1. Surveying equipment is set up and used according to industry standards.
  • 2.2. Existing levels are surveyed and temporary benchmark established. Details are recorded accurately and legibly according to industry standards.
  • 2.3. New levels are set according to specifications and pegs placed according to industry convention.
  • 2.4. Contour map with reduced levels and a cross section is developed and drawn using accepted industry symbols and mapping conventions.
3. Prepare for construction work
  • 3.1. Enterprise work team, contractors and design consultants are identified and, where required, engaged.
  • 3.2. Work tasks are scheduled in a logical, timely and effective manner in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 3.3. Materials required are estimated and costed according to accepted industry practice and ordered.
  • 3.4. Plans for the new construction profile are obtained or developed.
4. Set out site for construction
  • 4.1. Symbols and terminology are interpreted to ensure the concept of the construction plan is clearly understood according to industry practice.
  • 4.2. Boundaries and features contained in the site and construction plans are checked and verified against the actual site and existing features.
  • 4.3. Finishing levels, provision for drainage and irrigation, and drainage head of the site are identified and checked against the construction plan to ensure nominated levels are workable.
  • 4.4. Measurements are checked against the construction plan, the construction area is pegged out, and variances are notified to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
5. Excavate the construction site
  • 5.1. Excess soil is removed and the construction site cleared with the stockpile being placed in a designated area according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 5.2. The base is graded to the level and slope specified in the base design.
  • 5.3. The base of the profile is consolidated to achieve uniform compaction over the entire site according to the construction plan.
  • 5.4. Sub-surface irrigation system components and fittings are installed to the required depth and design specified in the construction plan.
6. Install drainage system
  • 6.1. Drainage trenches are dug to the required depth and design specified in the construction plan.
  • 6.2. Drainage material is laid on the base of the trench, pipes are laid/installed, and trenches are covered according to industry standards.
7. Install soil profile
  • 7.1. Quantities of material required to be spread over the designated area are calculated and measured according to the construction plan.
  • 7.2. Equipment is calibrated according to manufacturer's guidelines to distribute the required amount of material over the designated area.
  • 7.3. Each profile layer is compacted to reflect the final contour.
  • 7.4. The interface between profile layers is uniform and unbroken according to the construction plan and enterprise work procedures.
  • 7.5. Soil amendments are prepared according to enterprise work procedures, mixed thoroughly and applied evenly over the designated area.
  • 7.6. The finishing soil surface is given a final levelling and consolidated, ready for planting, according to the construction plan and enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Playing surfaces may include:
sites for high performance sports and recreation such as:
golfing greens
cricket pitches
purpose built sporting facilities.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
determine turf construction requirements from plans
organise work and use tools and equipment for turf construction project
implement a turf construction project.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3302 RTF3001A Construct turf playing surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT05 AHCTRF301 Construct turf playing surfaces Unit of competency