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

AHCTRF502A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage sports turf renovation programs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCTRF502A - Manage sports turf renovation programs
Description This Unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and implement turf renovation programs appropriate to site requirements.
Employability Skills This Unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This Unit 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf
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
  • Turf surfaces are inspected and visually evaluated to determine their condition
  • Soil tests are undertaken to determine their need for amelioration
  • Compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests are performed
  • Water quality tests are undertaken where appropriate to determine its effect on turf growth and development
       
Element: Select appropriate renovation techniques
  • A range of renovation techniques and practices are considered based on past practices and existing condition of turf
  • Renovation records are referred to for information about previous practices and timing
  • Turf renovation techniques are selected according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program
  • The timing of the renovation program is determined according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility
  • An on-going turf maintenance program is prepared
       
Element: Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project
  • The turf renovation program is recorded and programmed into greenkeeping program of works
  • Machinery and equipment for the renovation program are determined and checked for availability and working condition
  • Consumable requirements are calculated and ordered
  • Contractors and machinery are contacted and hired, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program
       
Element: Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping
  • Soil testing and water quality test results are recorded for future reference
  • Direct costs of consumables and contractors are recorded for future reference
  • Indirect costs of staff involvement are recorded for future reference
  • Renovation practices and outcomes are recorded for future reference
       


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:

development of renovation documentation

development of program specifications

development of a schedule and a plan of the scope of works

ordering and arranging purchase and delivery of goods and services

identifying and incorporating sub-contracted works into the turf renovation plan

preparation of an on-going turf maintenance program.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Method of assessment

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

research industry turf renovation practices

undertake a site assessment

interpret existing soil conditions

evaluate existing turf conditions

interpret site water quality data

recognise turf renovation requirements based on turf type and usage

estimate and calculate quantities of materials and costs of renovation program resources

read and interpret renovation product labels

plan and schedule project works

communicate in writing and verbally.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

requirements of the turf’s intended use

soil physical and chemical properties for imported and existing soils

schedule and intensity

specialist turf renovation principles and practices

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

enterprise and industry standards for turf surface appearance and quality

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

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

turf nutrition and plant growth regulators

impact of climatic conditions on turf recovery.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Renovation consumables may include:

soil additives

fertilisers

wetting agents.

Turf renovation

Projects applying to:

race tracks

bowling greens

golf course fairways, aprons and greens

lawn courts

sports playing fields

areas that are turfed for amenity purposes.

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
Turf surfaces are inspected and visually evaluated to determine their condition 
Soil tests are undertaken to determine their need for amelioration 
Compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests are performed 
Water quality tests are undertaken where appropriate to determine its effect on turf growth and development 
A range of renovation techniques and practices are considered based on past practices and existing condition of turf 
Renovation records are referred to for information about previous practices and timing 
Turf renovation techniques are selected according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program 
The timing of the renovation program is determined according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility 
An on-going turf maintenance program is prepared 
The turf renovation program is recorded and programmed into greenkeeping program of works 
Machinery and equipment for the renovation program are determined and checked for availability and working condition 
Consumable requirements are calculated and ordered 
Contractors and machinery are contacted and hired, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program 
Soil testing and water quality test results are recorded for future reference 
Direct costs of consumables and contractors are recorded for future reference 
Indirect costs of staff involvement are recorded for future reference 
Renovation practices and outcomes are recorded for future reference 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCTRF502A - Manage sports turf renovation programs
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