Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic seasonal renovation practices to restore turf health and condition on a range of grassed areas.
It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare turf area for renovation | 1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards 1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the turf renovation program 1.4 Identify and report the environmental implications of the turf renovation program 1.5 Carry out preparation of turf area |
2. Prepare equipment for turf renovation | 2.1 Select appropriate hand tools and renovation machinery 2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on hand tools and renovation machinery 2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
3. Undertake turf renovation | 3.1 Erect safety barriers around trench lines, holes and other disturbed surfaces during and between work periods 3.2 Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads 3.3 Operate turf renovation tools and machinery safely and effectively |
4. Complete turf renovation | 4.1 Dispose of plant debris and waste material removed from the site in an environmentally aware and safe manner 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and machinery 4.3 Maintain a clean and safe area throughout and on completion of work 4.4 Record work outcomes |
Evidence of Performance
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:
establish the purpose of turf renovation programs in maintaining turf presentation, particularly in relation to the end use of the turf
record turf maintenance activities as required by the enterprise
transport, clean and store turf renovation machinery and equipment
use turf renovation machinery and equipment to restore turf health and condition
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of grass area renovation
different soil preparations for renovation
effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions
effective and safe use of tools and machinery
hazards and responsibilities working near public access
influences on the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment
potential public nature of turf renovation work sites
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Turf (TRF)