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

AHCTRF502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage sports turf renovation programs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF502 - Manage sports turf renovation programs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement turf renovation programs appropriate to site requirements. It applies to sports turf managers, such as golf course superintendents, bowling greenkeepers, sports ground curators and turf contractors, who are responsible for the coordination of turf renovation programs.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Identify turf renovation needs
  • Inspect and visually evaluate turf surfaces to determine their condition
  • Undertake soil tests to determine their need for amelioration
  • Perform compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests
  • Undertake water quality tests, where appropriate, to determine its effect on turf growth and development
       
Element: Select appropriate renovation techniques
  • Consider a range of renovation techniques and practices based on past practices and existing condition of turf
  • Refer to renovation records for information about previous practices and timing
  • Select turf renovation techniques according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program
  • Determine the timing of the renovation program according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility
  • Prepare an on-going turf maintenance program
       
Element: Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project
  • Record and program the turf renovation program
  • Determine machinery and equipment for the renovation program and check for availability and working condition
  • Calculate and order consumable requirements
  • Contact and hire contractors and machinery, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program
       
Element: Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping
  • Record soil testing and water quality test results
  • Record direct costs of consumables and contractors
  • Record indirect costs of staff involvement
  • Record renovation practices and 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. Identify turf renovation needs

1.1 Inspect and visually evaluate turf surfaces to determine their condition

1.2 Undertake soil tests to determine their need for amelioration

1.3 Perform compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests

1.4 Undertake water quality tests, where appropriate, to determine its effect on turf growth and development

2. Select appropriate renovation techniques

2.1 Consider a range of renovation techniques and practices based on past practices and existing condition of turf

2.2 Refer to renovation records for information about previous practices and timing

2.3 Select turf renovation techniques according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program

2.4 Determine the timing of the renovation program according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility

2.5 Prepare an on-going turf maintenance program

3. Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project

3.1 Record and program the turf renovation program

3.2 Determine machinery and equipment for the renovation program and check for availability and working condition

3.3 Calculate and order consumable requirements

3.4 Contact and hire contractors and machinery, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program

4. Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping

4.1 Record soil testing and water quality test results

4.2 Record direct costs of consumables and contractors

4.3 Record indirect costs of staff involvement

4.4 Record renovation practices and 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:

develop renovation documentation

develop program specifications

develop a schedule and a plan of the scope of works

order and arrange purchase and delivery of goods and services

identify and incorporate sub-contracted works into the turf renovation plan

prepare an on-going turf maintenance program

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for managing sports turf renovation programs

comparative environmental implications of renovation activities, turf and soil treatments and waste disposal procedures

enterprise and industry standards for turf surface appearance and quality

field measurement techniques such as infiltration rate, organic fines, hardness, traction, surface smoothness and turf sward height

impact of climatic conditions on turf recovery

planting, care and renovation scheduling requirements of turf grass species and cultivars.

requirements of the turf’s intended use

schedule and intensity

soil physical and chemical properties for imported and existing soils

specialist turf renovation principles and practices

turf nutrition and plant growth regulators

Submission Requirements

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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. Identify turf renovation needs

1.1 Inspect and visually evaluate turf surfaces to determine their condition

1.2 Undertake soil tests to determine their need for amelioration

1.3 Perform compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests

1.4 Undertake water quality tests, where appropriate, to determine its effect on turf growth and development

2. Select appropriate renovation techniques

2.1 Consider a range of renovation techniques and practices based on past practices and existing condition of turf

2.2 Refer to renovation records for information about previous practices and timing

2.3 Select turf renovation techniques according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program

2.4 Determine the timing of the renovation program according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility

2.5 Prepare an on-going turf maintenance program

3. Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project

3.1 Record and program the turf renovation program

3.2 Determine machinery and equipment for the renovation program and check for availability and working condition

3.3 Calculate and order consumable requirements

3.4 Contact and hire contractors and machinery, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program

4. Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping

4.1 Record soil testing and water quality test results

4.2 Record direct costs of consumables and contractors

4.3 Record indirect costs of staff involvement

4.4 Record renovation practices and 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
Inspect and visually evaluate turf surfaces to determine their condition 
Undertake soil tests to determine their need for amelioration 
Perform compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests 
Undertake water quality tests, where appropriate, to determine its effect on turf growth and development 
Consider a range of renovation techniques and practices based on past practices and existing condition of turf 
Refer to renovation records for information about previous practices and timing 
Select turf renovation techniques according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program 
Determine the timing of the renovation program according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility 
Prepare an on-going turf maintenance program 
Record and program the turf renovation program 
Determine machinery and equipment for the renovation program and check for availability and working condition 
Calculate and order consumable requirements 
Contact and hire contractors and machinery, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program 
Record soil testing and water quality test results 
Record direct costs of consumables and contractors 
Record indirect costs of staff involvement 
Record renovation practices and outcomes 

Forms

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