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

AHCTRF302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish turf

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF302 - Establish turf
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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: Sample soil for testing
  • Take and test site soil samples from a representative area
  • Use test results to guide soil preparation for establishing turf
  • Select tools and equipment for the task being undertaken and use safe working practices
  • Prepare planting site and sow seed or roll out lawn
  • Water and top-dress newly planted turf as required
       
Element: Maintain newly established turf
  • Water and fertilise newly established turf
  • Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height
  • Monitor newly established turf, identify problems and report any changes
  • Apply top dressing according to the establishment plan
       
Element: Report and repair areas of damaged turf
  • Monitor turf condition for quality and repair as necessary
  • Prepare work reports and recommendations
       


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. Sample soil for testing

1.1 Take and test site soil samples from a representative area

1.2 Use test results to guide soil preparation for establishing turf

2. Plant turf

2.1 Select tools and equipment for the task being undertaken and use safe working practices

2.2 Prepare planting site and sow seed or roll out lawn

2.3 Water and top-dress newly planted turf as required

3. Maintain newly established turf

3.1 Water and fertilise newly established turf

3.2 Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height

3.3 Monitor newly established turf, identify problems and report any changes

3.4 Apply top dressing according to the establishment plan

4. Report and repair areas of damaged turf

4.1 Monitor turf condition for quality and repair as necessary

4.2 Prepare work reports and recommendations

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:

demonstrate turf establishment by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing/stolonization

determine turf establishment methods and requirements

implement successful turf establishment works

operate and store turf establishment machinery and equipment

organise work and use tools, equipment and machinery for a turf establishment project

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for establishing turf:

common weeds, pests and diseases

fertiliser use and application

soils and turf nutrition

turf identification and growth characteristics

turf establishment methods

watering practices

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. Sample soil for testing

1.1 Take and test site soil samples from a representative area

1.2 Use test results to guide soil preparation for establishing turf

2. Plant turf

2.1 Select tools and equipment for the task being undertaken and use safe working practices

2.2 Prepare planting site and sow seed or roll out lawn

2.3 Water and top-dress newly planted turf as required

3. Maintain newly established turf

3.1 Water and fertilise newly established turf

3.2 Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height

3.3 Monitor newly established turf, identify problems and report any changes

3.4 Apply top dressing according to the establishment plan

4. Report and repair areas of damaged turf

4.1 Monitor turf condition for quality and repair as necessary

4.2 Prepare work reports and recommendations

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
Take and test site soil samples from a representative area 
Use test results to guide soil preparation for establishing turf 
Select tools and equipment for the task being undertaken and use safe working practices 
Prepare planting site and sow seed or roll out lawn 
Water and top-dress newly planted turf as required 
Water and fertilise newly established turf 
Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height 
Monitor newly established turf, identify problems and report any changes 
Apply top dressing according to the establishment plan 
Monitor turf condition for quality and repair as necessary 
Prepare work reports and recommendations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF302 - Establish turf
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCTRF302 - Establish turf

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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