Assessor Resource

AHCTRF201
Assist with turf construction

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support workers in a team who are constructing soil profiles for the establishment of turf.

It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for soil profile construction

1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess and report risks

1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the soil profile construction program

1.4 Prepare the construction site according to the construction plan

2. Prepare equipment for soil profile construction

2.1 Select construction tools, equipment and machinery

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3. Undertake soil profile construction

3.1 Grade and consolidate the base to the specified level and on a consistent slope to achieve uniform compaction over the site

3.2 Dig trench lines to the specified depth, width and fall, with all superfluous material evacuated and stored safely

4. Restore the site after drainage and irrigation installation

4.1 Back fill trenches with specified construction materials, consolidate and level

4.2 Level the site as each layer of the soil profile is installed

4.3 Water the site thoroughly on completion

4.4 Remove and dispose of waste material from the site

4.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

4.6 Maintain a clean and safe area

4.7 Record or report work outcomes

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

clean, maintain and store turf construction machinery and equipment

follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the construction

use a range of turf construction machinery and equipment

work in a team on a turf construction project

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of turf construction

different soil preparations for construction

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment

irrigation and/or drainage installation procedures and operational techniques

purpose of turf construction in maintaining turf presentation

relationship between a well-constructed soil profile for the quality and appearance of the turf

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for soil profile construction

1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess and report risks

1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the soil profile construction program

1.4 Prepare the construction site according to the construction plan

2. Prepare equipment for soil profile construction

2.1 Select construction tools, equipment and machinery

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3. Undertake soil profile construction

3.1 Grade and consolidate the base to the specified level and on a consistent slope to achieve uniform compaction over the site

3.2 Dig trench lines to the specified depth, width and fall, with all superfluous material evacuated and stored safely

4. Restore the site after drainage and irrigation installation

4.1 Back fill trenches with specified construction materials, consolidate and level

4.2 Level the site as each layer of the soil profile is installed

4.3 Water the site thoroughly on completion

4.4 Remove and dispose of waste material from the site

4.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

4.6 Maintain a clean and safe area

4.7 Record or report work outcomes

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

clean, maintain and store turf construction machinery and equipment

follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the construction

use a range of turf construction machinery and equipment

work in a team on a turf construction project

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of turf construction

different soil preparations for construction

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment

irrigation and/or drainage installation procedures and operational techniques

purpose of turf construction in maintaining turf presentation

relationship between a well-constructed soil profile for the quality and appearance of the turf

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Locate services using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess and report risks 
Select suitable safety equipment for the soil profile construction program 
Prepare the construction site according to the construction plan 
Select construction tools, equipment and machinery 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Grade and consolidate the base to the specified level and on a consistent slope to achieve uniform compaction over the site 
Dig trench lines to the specified depth, width and fall, with all superfluous material evacuated and stored safely 
Back fill trenches with specified construction materials, consolidate and level 
Level the site as each layer of the soil profile is installed 
Water the site thoroughly on completion 
Remove and dispose of waste material from the site 
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 
Maintain a clean and safe area 
Record or report work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF201 - Assist with turf construction
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCTRF201 - Assist with turf construction

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