Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.
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.
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 for grassed area maintenance work | 1.1 Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work 1.3 Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation |
2. Maintain and repair grassed areas | 2.1 Mow lawns and trim edges 2.2 Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary 2.3 Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required 2.4 Spread fertiliser as necessary 2.5 Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds 2.6 Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required |
3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities | 3.1 Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment 3.2 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage 3.3 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions 3.4 Prepare a report of work undertaken |
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:
conduct a risk assessment for work in a turfed area
determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area
carry out weed control measures
repair irrigation systems
safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment
coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities
write a report on the maintenance program activities
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of grassed area maintenance
growth rates and cultural requirements of specific turf types
methods and practices for maintaining grassed areas
range, use and availability of materials, equipment and machinery that may be required for the project
turf grass physiology as it applies to grassed area maintenance
types of turf and specific maintenance requirements
work schedule programming
work health and safety issues
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)