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Evidence Guide: AHCTRF502A - Manage sports turf renovation programs

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AHCTRF502A - Manage sports turf renovation programs

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify turf renovation needs

  1. Turf surfaces are inspected and visually evaluated to determine their condition
  2. Soil tests are undertaken to determine their need for amelioration
  3. Compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests are performed
  4. Water quality tests are undertaken where appropriate to determine its effect on turf growth and development
Turf surfaces are inspected and visually evaluated to determine their condition

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Soil tests are undertaken to determine their need for amelioration

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Compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests are performed

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Water quality tests are undertaken where appropriate to determine its effect on turf growth and development

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Select appropriate renovation techniques

  1. A range of renovation techniques and practices are considered based on past practices and existing condition of turf
  2. Renovation records are referred to for information about previous practices and timing
  3. Turf renovation techniques are selected according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program
  4. 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
  5. An on-going turf maintenance program is prepared
A range of renovation techniques and practices are considered based on past practices and existing condition of turf

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Renovation records are referred to for information about previous practices and timing

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Turf renovation techniques are selected according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program

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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

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An on-going turf maintenance program is prepared

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Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project

  1. The turf renovation program is recorded and programmed into greenkeeping program of works
  2. Machinery and equipment for the renovation program are determined and checked for availability and working condition
  3. Consumable requirements are calculated and ordered
  4. Contractors and machinery are contacted and hired, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program
The turf renovation program is recorded and programmed into greenkeeping program of works

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Machinery and equipment for the renovation program are determined and checked for availability and working condition

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Consumable requirements are calculated and ordered

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Contractors and machinery are contacted and hired, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program

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Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping

  1. Soil testing and water quality test results are recorded for future reference
  2. Direct costs of consumables and contractors are recorded for future reference
  3. Indirect costs of staff involvement are recorded for future reference
  4. Renovation practices and outcomes are recorded for future reference
Soil testing and water quality test results are recorded for future reference

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Direct costs of consumables and contractors are recorded for future reference

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Indirect costs of staff involvement are recorded for future reference

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Renovation practices and outcomes are recorded for future reference

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

Range Statement

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.