This unit applies to the process of supporting the establishment of turf by seed, sod or other methods and is usually conducted within established routines, methods and procedures.
This unit covers the process of supporting the establishment of turf and defines the standard required to: work in a team on a turf establishment project; use a range of turf establishment machinery and equipment; follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the growing-in period and transport; clean, maintain and store turf establishment machinery and equipment.
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
work in a team on a turf establishment project
use a range of turf establishment machinery and equipment
follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the growing-in period
transport, clean and maintain and store turf establishment machinery and equipment.
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.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
inspect and check machinery
erect safety equipment
handle manual loads correctly
use turf establishment machinery and equipment
calibrate machinery
interpret site plans and turf establishment specifications
measure quantities, area, volume, ratios and application rates
calculate material requirements
participate in teams and contribute to team objectives
read and interpret instructions
communicate effectively with team members and supervisor
utilise proforma recording, reporting and work procedure documents
co-ordinate own activities with the work group
minimise environmental disturbance
use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly
use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor
use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures
use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Required knowledge
various requirements of turf species and their cultural requirements
characteristics and growth rates of turf species and cultivars
different soil preparations for establishment
effective and safe use of tools and machinery
high performance uses of turf surfaces
purpose of turf establishment in maintaining turf presentation
irrigation and drainage system design and operational techniques
effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions
influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment
potential public nature of turf renovation work sites
hazards and responsibilities working near public access
environmental impact of turf works.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Turf species may include:
all high performance turf species and cultivars.
Establishment methods may include:
seed or sod or other methods for sporting, recreational, landscaping, community and private use.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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The planting site , planting methods and turf plant species and cultivars are identified according to the site plan and enterprise work procedures.
Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to planted area design requirements and enterprise work procedures.
Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
The environmental implications of the turf establishment program are identified and the likely outcomes assessed and reported to the supervisor.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
Layout of services is recognised, depths checked against the site plan and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor.
Earthworks are undertaken according to OHS requirements.
All competing plants are treated according to enterprise work procedures.
Soil is assessed for moisture, tilth, compactness, depth and decaying plant material according to enterprise work procedures.
Soil additives are selected and applied according to enterprise work procedures.
The entire surface is raked out evenly to achieve a consistent texture and the area is uniformly levelled to defined contour requirements according to enterprise work procedures.
The planting site is watered according to the planting method and enterprise work procedures.
Debris and pollutants are removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
All turf plant material is inspected prior to being planted and material with major defects is discarded according to enterprise work procedures.
Hygiene practices with use of tools and equipment are clarified with supervisor and observed in establishment work.
Turf plant material with minor defects is trimmed or treated to maintain health and vigour according to enterprise work procedures.
Seed spread by hand and mechanically is evenly distributed over the whole planting area with no overlap and no areas missed according to enterprise work procedures.
The entire sown surface is evenly raked and thoroughly watered according to enterprise work procedures.
Sods are correctly oriented, rolled evenly onto a moist surface and interlocked in the pattern and area according to enterprise work procedures.
Newly laid turf is watered thoroughly to encourage establishment according to enterprise work procedures.
The planted site is protected from animals, pedestrian and vehicular traffic according to enterprise work procedures.
The planted site is rolled to a work pattern planned to cover the area evenly and efficiently and rolling is even, flat and uniform with no disturbance according to enterprise work procedures.
Turf is mown according to a pattern and height specified in enterprise work procedures.
Top dressing is applied evenly to the required depth over the whole area and is worked or rubbed into the surface according to enterprise work procedures.
New turf is watered according to irrigation system manufacturer's specifications and enterprise work procedures.
Water is applied by hand to dry or under-watered plants according to the requirements of the turf species and cultivar, and according to enterprise work procedures.
Watering patterns are checked for dry spots and blockages and faults are rectified according to manufacturer's specifications and reported to the supervisor.
Turf structure is observed for quality according to published data, enterprise work procedures and industry standards.
Damaged turf is identified according to published data, supplier's specifications, historical data and enterprise work procedures.
Plants incorrectly planted or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential are identified, recorded and reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
Waste material is removed from the planting site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
Forms
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