This unit applies to the process of assisting with turf construction and is usually conducted within established routines, methods and procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for soil profile construction

1.1. Services are located using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor.

1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.

1.3. Suitable safety equipment is selected for the soil profile construction program.

1.4. The construction site is prepared according to enterprise work procedures and the construction plan.

2. Prepare equipment for soil profile construction

2.1. Construction tools, equipment and machinery are selected that are appropriate to the task being undertaken.

2.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.

2.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.

3. Undertake soil profile construction

3.1. The base is graded to the specified level and on a consistent slope, and is consolidated to achieve uniform compaction over the entire site, according to enterprise work procedures.

3.2. Trench lines are dug to the specified depth, width and fall, with all superfluous material evacuated and stored safely according to the construction plan and enterprise work procedures.

3.3. Construction of the soil profile is undertaken according to OHS requirements.

4. Restore the site after drainage and irrigation installation

4.1. Trenches are back-filled with specified construction materials, consolidated and levelled according to the construction plan and enterprise work procedures.

4.2. The construction site is levelled to visual satisfaction as each layer of the soil profile is installed.

4.3. The construction site is hand watered thoroughly on completion according to enterprise work procedures.

4.4. Waste material is removed from the construction site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.

4.5. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.

4.6. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and upon completion of work according to enterprise work procedures.

4.7. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.

Required skills

inspect and check machinery

erect safety equipment

handle manual loads correctly

use turf construction machinery and equipment

calibrate machinery

interpret site plans and turf construction specifications

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 construction

effective and safe use of tools and machinery

high performance uses of turf surfaces

purpose of turf construction in maintaining turf presentation

irrigation and/or drainage installation procedures and operational techniques

principles and application of site and construction plans

relationship between a well-constructed soil profile for the quality and appearance of the turf

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 construction works.

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:

work in a team on a turf construction project

use a range of turf construction machinery and equipment

follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the construction

clean, maintain and store turf construction machinery and equipment.

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.

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

Turf species may include:

all high performance turf species and cultivars.

Tasks may include:

supporting surveying

area measurement

marking out

peg placement

erection of signage and safety barriers.

Unit sector

Turf

This unit contains employability skills.