Manage sports turf renovation programs

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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
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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 AHCTRF502A, 'Manage sports turf renovation programs'.
Google Links
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Books
Reference books for 'Manage sports turf renovation programs' 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

1 Identify turf renovation needs

1.1 Turf surfaces are inspected and visually evaluated to determine their condition

1.2 Soil tests are undertaken to determine their need for amelioration

1.3 Compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests are performed

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

2 Select appropriate renovation techniques

2.1 A range of renovation techniques and practices are considered based on past practices and existing condition of turf

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

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

2.4 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

2.5 An on-going turf maintenance program is prepared

3 Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project

3.1 The turf renovation program is recorded and programmed into greenkeeping program of works

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

3.3 Consumable requirements are calculated and ordered

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

4 Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping

4.1 Soil testing and water quality test results are recorded for future reference

4.2 Direct costs of consumables and contractors are recorded for future reference

4.3 Indirect costs of staff involvement are recorded for future reference

4.4 Renovation practices and outcomes are recorded for future reference