Assessor Resource

AHCTRF503
Develop sports turf management programs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop sports turf management programs including turf establishment programs, extension/redesign, turf surface upgrades and renovation programs based on the organisation’s available resources.

It applies to sports turf managers, such as golf course superintendents, ‘grow in’ superintendents, project managers and turf contractors, who have a responsibility for developing short-term, annual and on-going sports turf management and maintenance programs.

It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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. Research turf management principles and practices

1.1 Establish or develop project briefs

1.2 Determine principles underpinning sports turf growth and development as appropriate for site conditions

1.3 Identify and consider environmental impacts of the turf management programs

2. Determine turf management program scope and objectives

2.1 Undertake a site assessment is undertaken that includes the assessment of the turf growing environment, the resources available for on-going turf maintenance, the source of water and its quantity and quality, the type of turf and its condition, intended use and intensity of use

2.2 Estimate the program duration and resource requirements

2.3 Develop a program schedule and budget that reflects the approach taken to the turf management programs

2.4 Review and confirm the turf management program with others

3. Communicate turf management programs to others

3.1 Identify and confirm current turf management practices for the project requirements

3.2 Record and communicate the intended programs in an appropriate format to staff and management or client

3.3 Identify and communicate key parts of the turf management program that involve others

3.4 Develop project schedules and timelines

4. Record and review turf management programs for use by others

4.1 Inspect turf regularly and implement changes to the management plan according to the monitoring process

4.2 Monitor the turf management program and consider and communicate changes to the program

4.3 Record information from team meetings

4.4 Report and file information for future use

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

develop a works schedule and a plan of the scope of works

develop specifications and bills of quantity for turf management programs

develop turf management programs

prepare a turf maintenance program

record and communicate programs in an appropriate format to staff, management or client

identify turf maintenance practices based on turf type and usage

record and review turf management programs for use by others

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for

impact of climatic conditions on turf varieties

impact of intended usage on turf

nutritional requirements for different stages of turf development

project programming

renovation requirements and techniques

requirements of intended use of turf

soil type and characteristics

turf establishment techniques and requirements

turf varieties and characteristics

water quality and its impacts on soils and turf

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research turf management principles and practices

1.1 Establish or develop project briefs

1.2 Determine principles underpinning sports turf growth and development as appropriate for site conditions

1.3 Identify and consider environmental impacts of the turf management programs

2. Determine turf management program scope and objectives

2.1 Undertake a site assessment is undertaken that includes the assessment of the turf growing environment, the resources available for on-going turf maintenance, the source of water and its quantity and quality, the type of turf and its condition, intended use and intensity of use

2.2 Estimate the program duration and resource requirements

2.3 Develop a program schedule and budget that reflects the approach taken to the turf management programs

2.4 Review and confirm the turf management program with others

3. Communicate turf management programs to others

3.1 Identify and confirm current turf management practices for the project requirements

3.2 Record and communicate the intended programs in an appropriate format to staff and management or client

3.3 Identify and communicate key parts of the turf management program that involve others

3.4 Develop project schedules and timelines

4. Record and review turf management programs for use by others

4.1 Inspect turf regularly and implement changes to the management plan according to the monitoring process

4.2 Monitor the turf management program and consider and communicate changes to the program

4.3 Record information from team meetings

4.4 Report and file information for future use

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

develop a works schedule and a plan of the scope of works

develop specifications and bills of quantity for turf management programs

develop turf management programs

prepare a turf maintenance program

record and communicate programs in an appropriate format to staff, management or client

identify turf maintenance practices based on turf type and usage

record and review turf management programs for use by others

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for

impact of climatic conditions on turf varieties

impact of intended usage on turf

nutritional requirements for different stages of turf development

project programming

renovation requirements and techniques

requirements of intended use of turf

soil type and characteristics

turf establishment techniques and requirements

turf varieties and characteristics

water quality and its impacts on soils and turf

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
Establish or develop project briefs 
Determine principles underpinning sports turf growth and development as appropriate for site conditions 
Identify and consider environmental impacts of the turf management programs 
Undertake a site assessment is undertaken that includes the assessment of the turf growing environment, the resources available for on-going turf maintenance, the source of water and its quantity and quality, the type of turf and its condition, intended use and intensity of use 
Estimate the program duration and resource requirements 
Develop a program schedule and budget that reflects the approach taken to the turf management programs 
Review and confirm the turf management program with others 
Identify and confirm current turf management practices for the project requirements 
Record and communicate the intended programs in an appropriate format to staff and management or client 
Identify and communicate key parts of the turf management program that involve others 
Develop project schedules and timelines 
Inspect turf regularly and implement changes to the management plan according to the monitoring process 
Monitor the turf management program and consider and communicate changes to the program 
Record information from team meetings 
Report and file information for future use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF503 - Develop sports turf management programs
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

AHCTRF503 - Develop sports turf management programs

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: