This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.

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.

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List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for grassed area maintenance work	1.1 Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work 1.3 Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation
2. Maintain and repair grassed areas	2.1 Mow lawns and trim edges 2.2 Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary 2.3 Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required 2.4 Spread fertiliser as necessary 2.5 Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds 2.6 Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required
3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities	3.1 Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment 3.2 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage 3.3 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions 3.4 Prepare a report of work undertaken

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:

conduct a risk assessment for work in a turfed area

determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area

carry out weed control measures

repair irrigation systems

safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment

coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities

write a report on the maintenance program activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of grassed area maintenance

growth rates and cultural requirements of specific turf types

methods and practices for maintaining grassed areas

range, use and availability of materials, equipment and machinery that may be required for the project

turf grass physiology as it applies to grassed area maintenance

types of turf and specific maintenance requirements

work schedule programming

work health and safety issues

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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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 grassed area maintenance work	1.1 Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work 1.3 Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation
2. Maintain and repair grassed areas	2.1 Mow lawns and trim edges 2.2 Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary 2.3 Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required 2.4 Spread fertiliser as necessary 2.5 Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds 2.6 Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required
3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities	3.1 Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment 3.2 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage 3.3 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions 3.4 Prepare a report of work undertaken

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:

conduct a risk assessment for work in a turfed area

determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area

carry out weed control measures

repair irrigation systems

safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment

coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities

write a report on the maintenance program activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of grassed area maintenance

growth rates and cultural requirements of specific turf types

methods and practices for maintaining grassed areas

range, use and availability of materials, equipment and machinery that may be required for the project

turf grass physiology as it applies to grassed area maintenance

types of turf and specific maintenance requirements

work schedule programming

work health and safety issues

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program
Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work
Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation
Mow lawns and trim edges
Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary
Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required
Spread fertiliser as necessary
Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds
Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required
Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment
Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage
Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions
Prepare a report of work undertaken

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF303 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program

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AHCTRF303 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program

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