What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in this unit requires evidence that turfed areas have been successfully established The skills and knowledge required to establish turf must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different using different establishment techniques with different turf material over a range of areas to be planted

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

appropriate agricultural chemicals and concentrations

turf identification and growth characteristics

soils and turf nutrition

fertiliser use and application

watering practices

common weeds pests and diseases

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

collect soil samples for analysis

establish turf

use turf establishment machinery and equipment

use fertilisers and irrigation equipment

repair areas of damaged turf

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Communication of ideas and information can be applied through workplace meetings and verbally with supervisors

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information can be collected analysed and organised by reporting and recording job progress

How are activities planned and organised

Activities are planned and organised on a daily basis to get work completed

How can team work be applied

Team work can be applied in all aspects of the work to achieve the outcomes of the unit

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

The use of mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied in estimating and calculating materials

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problemsolving skills can be applied in overcoming minor establishment issues as they arise

How can the use of technology be applied

The use of technology can be applied with the tools and equipment selected to complete the job

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What soil tests may be undertaken?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

Where might turfed areas be established?

What turfing material may be used in this standard?

What turf planting methods may be used?

What tools, equipment and machinery may be required for turf establishment?

How might newlyturf establishment sites vary?