This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement renovation or remediation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry.

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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Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to renovate turf	1.1 Identify the turf renovation site and extent of works 1.2 Select turf and renovation materials 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare renovation equipment	2.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 2.2 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
3. Implement sports turf renovation	3.1 Identify renovation works from the program and schedule work in a sequential, timely and effective manner 3.2 Review renovation tasks and undertake remedial action 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work
4. Complete renovation activities	4.1 Remove and dispose of waste material in an environmentally aware and safe manner 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 4.3 Record and 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:

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

implement a sports turf renovation program

prepare, check and calibrate turf renovation machinery and equipment

record outcomes of renovation works

renovate a sports turf for successful high performance use

use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of turf renovation

field measurement techniques such as infiltration rate, organic fines, hardness, traction, surface smoothness, and turf sward height

nutrition and plant growth regulators

planting, care and renovation scheduling requirements of grass species and cultivars

specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf

standards for turf surface appearance and quality

structure of a sports turf soil profile

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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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 to renovate turf	1.1 Identify the turf renovation site and extent of works 1.2 Select turf and renovation materials 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare renovation equipment	2.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 2.2 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
3. Implement sports turf renovation	3.1 Identify renovation works from the program and schedule work in a sequential, timely and effective manner 3.2 Review renovation tasks and undertake remedial action 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work
4. Complete renovation activities	4.1 Remove and dispose of waste material in an environmentally aware and safe manner 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 4.3 Record and 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:

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

implement a sports turf renovation program

prepare, check and calibrate turf renovation machinery and equipment

record outcomes of renovation works

renovate a sports turf for successful high performance use

use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of turf renovation

field measurement techniques such as infiltration rate, organic fines, hardness, traction, surface smoothness, and turf sward height

nutrition and plant growth regulators

planting, care and renovation scheduling requirements of grass species and cultivars

specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf

standards for turf surface appearance and quality

structure of a sports turf soil profile

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
Identify the turf renovation site and extent of works
Select turf and renovation materials
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
Select, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
Identify renovation works from the program and schedule work in a sequential, timely and effective manner
Review renovation tasks and undertake remedial action
Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work
Remove and dispose of waste material in an environmentally aware and safe manner
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
Record and report work outcomes

Assessment Cover Sheet

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