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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for turf establishment
   • Confirm client preferences and requirements for the sports turf playing surface
   • Assess the site for biophysical factors, services and site modifications
   • Research turf plant species and cultivars, legal attributes and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plan for turf establishment
   • Identify environmental implications of the planned turf establishment works and report to personnel for further research
   • Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account site factors and any identified environmental requirements and present to the client for discussion and approval
2. Determine requirements of turf establishment works
   • Select turf establishment procedures consistent with the concept plan according to site factors and available resources and equipment
   • Determine resources required for the construction of soil profiles, planting and ongoing maintenance of the playing surface
   • Ensure that the design of the soil profile to support the playing surface takes into account the turf use, soil characteristics and includes irrigation and drainage systems
   • Identify plants that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the concept plan
   • Calculate and cost the quantity and confirm availability with the supplier
   • Provide management of new turf that encourages optimal growth
   • Determine timelines for preparations, construction of soil profiles, planting and maintenance
3. Prepare and document the turf establishment plan and specification
   • Prepare designs of the soil profile and detailed plans of the scope of works, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the turf establishment work
   • Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the establishment of the sports turf playing surface and its ongoing maintenance

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

design sectional and elevation plans of the turf establishment works

develop a schedule and a plan of the scope of works

develop and interpret construction documentation

develop specifications and prepare a bill of quantities

identify and incorporate sub-contracted works into the turf establishment plan

order and arrange for purchase and delivery of goods and services

prepare a maintenance program for turf establishment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for establishing and maintaining sports turf playing surfaces

construction procedures, plant selection and cultural practices for sports turf playing surfaces

growth habits and cultural requirements of specific turf plant species and cultivars under a range of soil and environmental conditions

irrigation, drainage and the interrelationship of soil air, water and the physical structure of existing and manufactured soils and sports turf mixes

legislation and regulations relating to sports turf sites and turf establishment works

maintenance requirements and practices for specific turf plant species and cultivars prior to and after initial establishment

site evaluation techniques including analysis of the condition of soils, plants and the site for turf establishment activities

surveying principles and techniques

the role of project briefs and client consultation processes in planning turf establishment works

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