Unit of competency Outline
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Support turf work
Support turf work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF101A
AHCTRF101A
State Code
D7251
D7251
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers supporting turf work and defines the standard required to: prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work; assist with turf work as directed; handle materials and equipment and clean up on completion of turf work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Turf support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and according to workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake turf work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Turf work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Interactions with other staff and turf users are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Plant debris and waste material produced during turf work are stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- 3.2. Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work site is maintained while completing turf activities.
4. Clean up on completion of turf work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Turf work tasks may include:
assisting with the maintenance of turf including:
mowing
edging
watering
fertilising
lifting and laying sod.
assisting with collecting rubbish and removing weeds and disposing as directed.
assisting with maintaining turf facilities including:
assisting with repair, upkeep
moving of on-site structures and equipment
marking out
cleaning of water bodies
raking of sand traps.
Tools and equipment may include:
Mowers including:
cylinder
rotary
flail
hand
hand-operated cylinder mowers and greens mowers.
Other tools, equipment and machinery including: rollers
super soakers
line marking equipment
brush cutters
edge clippers
edge slicers
water pumps.
Hazards may include:
people and animals moving across the site during work
obstacles and debris on the site
disturbance or interruption of services
solar radiation
dust
noise
chemicals and hazardous substances
manual handling
moving machinery and machinery parts
uneven surfaces
flying objects.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Turf work tasks may include:
assisting with the maintenance of turf including:
mowing
edging
watering
fertilising
lifting and laying sod.
assisting with collecting rubbish and removing weeds and disposing as directed.
assisting with maintaining turf facilities including:
assisting with repair, upkeep
moving of on-site structures and equipment
marking out
cleaning of water bodies
raking of sand traps.
Tools and equipment may include:
Mowers including:
cylinder
rotary
flail
hand
hand-operated cylinder mowers and greens mowers.
Other tools, equipment and machinery including: rollers
super soakers
line marking equipment
brush cutters
edge clippers
edge slicers
water pumps.
Hazards may include:
people and animals moving across the site during work
obstacles and debris on the site
disturbance or interruption of services
solar radiation
dust
noise
chemicals and hazardous substances
manual handling
moving machinery and machinery parts
uneven surfaces
flying objects.
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:
prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work
assist with turf work as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of turf work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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:
prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work
assist with turf work as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of turf work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3373 | RTF1003A | Support turf work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP33 | AHCTRF101 | Support turf work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |
| J753 | SIS10113 | Certificate I in Sport and Recreation | Qualification |