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AHCTRF402A
Plan and implement sports turf renovation

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies greenkeepers and turf managers who plan, coordinate and supervise the renovation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry.

This unit covers the planning and implementation of sports turf renovation and defines the standard required to: plan a sports turf renovation program; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; develop a schedule of works and specifications for a sports turf renovation program; implement the schedule of works for sports turf surfaces; coordinate the work team and contractors; document a sports turf renovation program.

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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:

plan a sports turf renovation program

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

develop a schedule of works and specifications for a sports turf renovation program

implement the schedule of works for sports turf surfaces

coordinate the work team and contractors

document a sports turf renovation program.

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

interpret existing plans or develop new plans

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

apply renovation program specifications

coordinate work group, contractors and own activities

sequentially and effectively complete turf renovation in a timely and cost-effective manner

develop and document a program of works

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record information collected accurately and legibly, 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 numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

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

specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf

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

enterprise and industry standards for turf surface appearance and quality

comparative environmental implications of renovation activities, turf and soil treatments, and waste disposal procedures

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Turf materials include:

materials covering cool or warm season turf seed or plants of the species and cultivar specified by the supervisor and/or the turf renovation program.

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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
The turf renovation site is identified and field measurements and tests undertaken. 
Site hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented. 
Renovation materials and resource requirements are selected and calculated. 
Renovation costs are checked to be within budget levels and are verified by client/manager. 
Existing design plans and documentation are interpreted or new design plans are developed. 
A renovation program is developed containing the site assessment report, results of field measurements and tests, risk controls, and material and resource calculations. 
Schedule of works and specifications are developed and recorded in the program. 
Machinery maintenance logs, maintenance plans and schedules are checked and machinery prepared for the program. 
Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures. 
Tools, equipment and machinery are calibrated and adjusted according to manufacturer guidelines and documented work method statements. 
Records of checks, calibrations and adjustments are entered into workplace documentation. 
Enterprise work team and contractors are identified and work tasks are coordinated in a sequential, timely and effective manner in consultation with the client, superintendent or board. 
Work pattern is organised and directed according to the schedule of works. 
Works are supervised and executed according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and environmental implications. 
Renovation tasks are monitored and remedial action is undertaken where necessary. 
A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work. 
Site and surrounds are reviewed for completion of works and disposal of waste material. 
Tools, equipment and machinery are inspected and repair and maintenance requirements logged. 
Expenses are recorded and reviewed against budget. 
The renovation program is reviewed for costs, scheduling, works procedures and quality of work. 
A works report is documented and presented to the client/manager or board. 

Forms

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