Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCTRF202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare turf surfaces for play

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF202 - Prepare turf surfaces for play
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare sports turf surfaces for play.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare the site to be mown
  • Locate services affecting the turf surface using site plans
  • Identify permanent obstacles and work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • Remove and replace obstacles before and after mowing
  • Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site
       
Element: Prepare equipment for mowing
  • Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
  • Calibrate the mower and adjust to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines
  • Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Erect suitable safety warning notices during work periods
       
Element: Mow playing surface
  • Assess grass appearance and report changes in appearance
  • Match the mower to any implement attached to it
  • Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities
       
Element: Undertake final preparation of playing surface
  • Select appropriate line marking tools
  • Measure lengths and angles to locate markers and match play equipment
  • Complete marking out for to the intended playing surface use
  • Place markers and play equipment where necessary
  • Record or report work outcomes
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare the site to be mown

1.1 Locate services affecting the turf surface using site plans

1.2 Identify permanent obstacles and work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.3 Remove and replace obstacles before and after mowing

1.4 Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site

2. Prepare equipment for mowing

2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

2.2 Calibrate the mower and adjust to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines

2.3 Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery

2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.5 Erect suitable safety warning notices during work periods

3. Mow playing surface

3.1 Assess grass appearance and report changes in appearance

3.2 Match the mower to any implement attached to it

3.3 Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities

4. Undertake final preparation of playing surface

4.1 Select appropriate line marking tools

4.2 Measure lengths and angles to locate markers and match play equipment

4.3 Complete marking out for to the intended playing surface use

4.4 Place markers and play equipment where necessary

4.5 Record or report work outcomes

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:

determine the condition of the existing surface with advice from senior greenkeepers for subsequent routine preparations, treatments and turf cultural practices

prepare a turf surface or sports playing field according to the rules of the game

use turf surface preparation machinery and equipment safely according to manufacturer’s specifications to achieve the desired playing surface outcome

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of turf preparation for play

competition playing requirements affecting preparation of the turf surface

effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

high performance uses of turf surfaces

irrigation and drainage system design and operational techniques

potential public nature of turf renovation work sites

purpose of turf surface preparation in maintaining turf presentation

various requirements of turf species and their cultural requirements

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare the site to be mown

1.1 Locate services affecting the turf surface using site plans

1.2 Identify permanent obstacles and work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.3 Remove and replace obstacles before and after mowing

1.4 Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site

2. Prepare equipment for mowing

2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

2.2 Calibrate the mower and adjust to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines

2.3 Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery

2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.5 Erect suitable safety warning notices during work periods

3. Mow playing surface

3.1 Assess grass appearance and report changes in appearance

3.2 Match the mower to any implement attached to it

3.3 Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities

4. Undertake final preparation of playing surface

4.1 Select appropriate line marking tools

4.2 Measure lengths and angles to locate markers and match play equipment

4.3 Complete marking out for to the intended playing surface use

4.4 Place markers and play equipment where necessary

4.5 Record or report work outcomes

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
Locate services affecting the turf surface using site plans 
Identify permanent obstacles and work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Remove and replace obstacles before and after mowing 
Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site 
Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery 
Calibrate the mower and adjust to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines 
Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Erect suitable safety warning notices during work periods 
Assess grass appearance and report changes in appearance 
Match the mower to any implement attached to it 
Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities 
Select appropriate line marking tools 
Measure lengths and angles to locate markers and match play equipment 
Complete marking out for to the intended playing surface use 
Place markers and play equipment where necessary 
Record or report work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF202 - Prepare turf surfaces for play
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCTRF202 - Prepare turf surfaces for play

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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