Prepare turf surfaces for play

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCTRF202, 'Prepare turf surfaces for play'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare turf surfaces for play' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 the site to be mown

1.1 Locate services affecting the turf surface using site plans

1.2 Identify permanent obstacles and work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.3 Remove and replace obstacles before and after mowing

1.4 Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site

2. Prepare equipment for mowing

2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

2.2 Calibrate the mower and adjust to height according to the manufacturer's guidelines

2.3 Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery

2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.5 Erect suitable safety warning notices during work periods

3. Mow playing surface

3.1 Assess grass appearance and report changes in appearance

3.2 Match the mower to any implement attached to it

3.3 Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities

4. Undertake final preparation of playing surface

4.1 Select appropriate line marking tools

4.2 Measure lengths and angles to locate markers and match play equipment

4.3 Complete marking out for to the intended playing surface use

4.4 Place markers and play equipment where necessary

4.5 Record or report work outcomes


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCTRF202 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture
  • AHC20610 - Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC20910 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC21610 - Certificate II in Landscaping
  • SIS20312 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS20313 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • AHC20616 - Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC20916 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
  • AHC21616 - Certificate II in Landscaping