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Implement a grassed area maintenance program

Implement a grassed area maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF309
State Code
OBJ42
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain general turf grass surfaces involving the general procedures for cutting and trimming grass, dethatching older grassed areas, applying fertilisers and treatments for managing grass health.The unit applies to individuals who maintain turf surfaces under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for grassed area maintenance work
  • 1.1 Clarify requirements for maintenance program with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify permanent and temporary obstacles on grassed area and manage according to maintenance program
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety and environmental hazards, and assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.4 Identify and select equipment and resources according to the maintenance program
  • 1.5 Identify priorities and schedule maintenance activities
2. Prepare equipment and machinery required for grassed area maintenance work
  • 2.1 Select and check tools, equipment and machinery, and rectify, report or and tag faults
  • 2.2 Adjust and calibrate equipment according to maintenance program and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Conduct pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment
3. Implement grassed area maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Assess site-specific safety hazards and implement controls according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.2 Implement pre-start checks and start-up procedures for machinery according to operator instructions
  • 3.3 Operate machinery and equipment on grassed area according to maintenance plan, operator instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Implement shut-down procedures for machinery according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.5 Clean and store equipment and dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures
4. Finalise grassed area maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Reconcile outcomes of work maintenance activities against maintenance plan
  • 4.2 Identify discrepancies in outcomes and recommend corrective action
  • 4.3 Discuss recommendations with supervisor and modify maintenance plan and schedules
  • 4.4 Record and report grassed area maintenance activities according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO73 AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program Unit of competency