AHCTRF401A - Develop a sports turf maintenance program
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AHCTRF401A Develop a sports turf maintenance program
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies greenkeepers and turf managers who develop and document a sports turf maintenance program.
This unit covers developing a sports turf maintenance program and defines the standard required to: use existing information and records to determine a comprehensive maintenance program; prepare an seasonal/annual program according to the requirements of the enterprise and the grounds maintenance budget; communicate a sports turf maintenance program to staff; document the sports turf maintenance program; monitor the implementation of the maintenance program.
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
use existing information and records to determine a comprehensive maintenance program
prepare an seasonal/annual program according to the requirements of the enterprise and the grounds maintenance budget
communicate a sports turf maintenance program to staff.
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
research and evaluate information
assess site factors and evaluate their impact on the development of the sports turf maintenance program
comply with legislative requirements
document plans, specifications and work procedures, and write reports for the understanding of staff, managers and contractors
calculate the cost and spatial and logistical requirements of components of the sports turf maintenance program
use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks
use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views
use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Required knowledge
the principles and practices of maintaining a range of sports turf playing surfaces in relation to client needs, and the standards required for the intended use of the surface
growth habits and cultural requirements of specific turf plant species and cultivars under a range of soil and environmental conditions
maintenance requirements and practices for specific turf plant species and cultivars after initial establishment
site evaluation techniques including analysis of the condition of soils, plants, and the site for turf maintenance activities
nutrients required by specific turf plant species and cultivars and the affects of nutrient deficiency and toxicity on individual plant species and cultivars, including visual symptoms
plant diseases of specific turf plant species and cultivars
the characteristics of soil and other growth media types, uses and additives to enhance the available nutrition for specific turf plant species and cultivars
soil ameliorants commonly required to treat the soil problems experienced by the enterprise
the main simple and compound fertiliser products available to the enterprise
legislation and regulations relating to sports turf sites and turf maintenance activities.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance may include:
soil and turf plant tissue testing
applying nutrients
watering
rolling
mowing
monitoring turf plant health
renovating where necessary
preparing the sports turf playing surface to presentation standards.
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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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Soil and plant tests are determined according to the requirements of the turf plant species and cultivars, climatic conditions, prevailing soil and plant conditions, enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
A soil and plant testing program is developed which defines field and off-site testing activities, task responsibilities, involvement of contractors, scheduling, and desired information outcomes.
Testing tasks are implemented and monitored, liaison procedures with outside testing agencies are supervised and remedial action is undertaken where necessary.
Data and readings are compiled and presented in a form that can be easily read and interpreted.
Seasonal issues are determined from published data on the turf plant species and cultivars, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines.
Nutritional status of the turf plant species and cultivars is determined by analysing collected data and comparing to accepted standards.
The standards for turf presentation are clearly defined according to client requirements, enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
The different maintenance requirements during a range of conditions over the growing cycle of the turf plant are identified according to published data on the species and cultivar, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines.
Sports turf maintenance procedures are selected to achieve the appropriate plant condition according to the standards for turf presentation.
Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the sports turf maintenance program are identified, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
The most cost-effective approach to maintaining the sports turf playing surface is determined.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the implementation of the sports turf maintenance program are identified, risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the program.
Environmental implications of sports turf maintenance activities are identified and documented in the program.
Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on the requirements of the program and presented to management for acceptance.
Scaled site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the sports turf maintenance program are developed and documented.
Implementation of the maintenance program is monitored to ensure enterprise standards for presentation of sports turf playing surfaces are achieved.
The sports turf maintenance program is reviewed and monitored to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions.
Appropriate courses of action are implemented to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in the program.
Remedial action undertaken is documented and reported to management according to enterprise policy.
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