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

AHCTRF203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Renovate grassed areas

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF203 - Renovate grassed areas
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic seasonal renovation practices to restore turf health and condition on a range of grassed areas. 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 turf area for renovation
  • Locate services using site and construction plans
  • Identify work health and safety hazards
  • Select suitable safety equipment for the turf renovation program
  • Identify and report the environmental implications of the turf renovation program
  • Carry out preparation of turf area
       
Element: Prepare equipment for turf renovation
  • Select appropriate hand tools and renovation machinery
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on hand tools and renovation machinery
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Undertake turf renovation
  • Erect safety barriers around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods
  • Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads
  • Operate turf renovation tools and machinery safely and effectively
       
Element: Complete turf renovation
  • Dispose of plant debris and waste material removed from the site in an environmentally aware and safe manner
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and machinery
  • Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work
  • Record work outcomes
       


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. Prepare turf area for renovation

1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards

1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the turf renovation program

1.4 Identify and report the environmental implications of the turf renovation program

1.5 Carry out preparation of turf area

2. Prepare equipment for turf renovation

2.1 Select appropriate hand tools and renovation machinery

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on hand tools and renovation machinery

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

3. Undertake turf renovation

3.1 Erect safety barriers around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods

3.2 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

3.3 Operate turf renovation tools and machinery safely and effectively

4. Complete turf renovation

4.1 Dispose of plant debris and waste material removed from the site in an environmentally aware and safe manner

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and machinery

4.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work

4.4 Record 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:

establish the purpose of turf renovation programs in maintaining turf presentation, particularly in relation to the end use of the turf

record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise

transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment

use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of grass area renovation

different soil preparations for renovation

effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

hazards and responsibilities working near public access

influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment

potential public nature of turf renovation work sites


Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Prepare turf area for renovation

1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans

1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards

1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the turf renovation program

1.4 Identify and report the environmental implications of the turf renovation program

1.5 Carry out preparation of turf area

2. Prepare equipment for turf renovation

2.1 Select appropriate hand tools and renovation machinery

2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on hand tools and renovation machinery

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

3. Undertake turf renovation

3.1 Erect safety barriers around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods

3.2 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

3.3 Operate turf renovation tools and machinery safely and effectively

4. Complete turf renovation

4.1 Dispose of plant debris and waste material removed from the site in an environmentally aware and safe manner

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and machinery

4.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work

4.4 Record 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 using site and construction plans 
Identify work health and safety hazards 
Select suitable safety equipment for the turf renovation program 
Identify and report the environmental implications of the turf renovation program 
Carry out preparation of turf area 
Select appropriate hand tools and renovation machinery 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on hand tools and renovation machinery 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Erect safety barriers around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods 
Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads 
Operate turf renovation tools and machinery safely and effectively 
Dispose of plant debris and waste material removed from the site in an environmentally aware and safe manner 
Clean, maintain and store tools and machinery 
Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work 
Record work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF203 - Renovate grassed areas
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCTRF203 - Renovate grassed areas

Student name:

Student ID:

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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