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

AHCTRF203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Renovate grassed areas

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF203A - Renovate grassed areas
Description This unit covers the process renovating of grassed areas and defines the standard required to: establish the purpose of turf renovation programs in maintaining turf presentation, particularly in relation to the end use of the turf; use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition; transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment; record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the process of basic seasonal renovation practices that are used to restore turf health and condition on a range of grassed areas and is usually conducted within established routines, methods and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Services are located using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • Suitable safety equipment is selected for the turf renovation program.
  • The environmental implications of the turf renovation program are identified and reported.
  • Preparation of turf area is carried out according to enterprise work procedures and site and construction plans.
       
Element: Prepare equipment for turf renovation
  • Hand tools and renovation machinery are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.
  • Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on hand tools and renovation machinery, according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
       
Element: Undertake turf renovation
  • Safety equipment is erected around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods.
  • Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads.
  • The turf renovation program is undertaken according to OHS requirements.
  • Turf renovation tools and machinery are operated safely and effectively.
       
Element: Complete turf renovation
  • Plant debris and waste material removed from the site are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • Tools and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
  • Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

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

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

transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment

record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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

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Required skills

inspect and check machinery

erect safety equipment

handle manual loads correctly

use turf renovation machinery and equipment

calibrate machinery

measure quantities, area, volume, ratios

and application rates

measure distances and calculate depth

calculate material requirements

participate in teams and contribute to team objectives

read and interpret instructions

communicate effectively with team members and supervisor

utilise proforma recording, reporting and work procedure documents

co-ordinate own activities with the work group

minimise environmental disturbance

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

various requirements of turf species and their cultural requirements

characteristics and growth rates of turf species and cultivars

different soil preparations for renovation

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

high performance uses of turf surfaces

purpose of turf renovation in maintaining turf presentation

principles and application of site and construction plans

irrigation and drainage system design and operational techniques

effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions

influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment

potential public nature of turf renovation work sites

hazards and responsibilities working near public access

environmental impact of turf works.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Turf species may include:

all high performance turf species and cultivars.

Renovation tasks may include:

scarifying, de-thatching

over-sowing, turf replacement (e.g. seeds, sods, stolons, plugs or hydro mulching)

checking surface and/or sub-surface drains

soil improvement, soil aeration and decompaction

fertiliser application and top dressing.

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
Services are located using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Suitable safety equipment is selected for the turf renovation program. 
The environmental implications of the turf renovation program are identified and reported. 
Preparation of turf area is carried out according to enterprise work procedures and site and construction plans. 
Hand tools and renovation machinery are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken. 
Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on hand tools and renovation machinery, according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures. 
Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained. 
Safety equipment is erected around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods. 
Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads. 
The turf renovation program is undertaken according to OHS requirements. 
Turf renovation tools and machinery are operated safely and effectively. 
Plant debris and waste material removed from the site are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures. 
Tools and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures. 
A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work. 
Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF203A - Renovate grassed areas
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AHCTRF203A - Renovate grassed areas

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