Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:50 PM AWST
22/07/2026 10:50 PM AWST
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Assist with turf construction
Assist with turf construction
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF201
AHCTRF201
State Code
BAM10
BAM10
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support workers in a team who are constructing soil profiles for the establishment of turf. It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for soil profile construction
- 1.1 Locate services using site and construction plans and in consultation with the supervisor
- 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess and report risks
- 1.3 Select suitable safety equipment for the soil profile construction program
- 1.4 Prepare the construction site according to the construction plan
2. Prepare equipment for soil profile construction
- 2.1 Select construction tools, equipment and machinery
- 2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
- 2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Undertake soil profile construction
- 3.1 Grade and consolidate the base to the specified level and on a consistent slope to achieve uniform compaction over the site
- 3.2 Dig trench lines to the specified depth, width and fall, with all superfluous material evacuated and stored safely
4. Restore the site after drainage and irrigation installation
- 4.1 Back fill trenches with specified construction materials, consolidate and level
- 4.2 Level the site as each layer of the soil profile is installed
- 4.3 Water the site thoroughly on completion
- 4.4 Remove and dispose of waste material from the site
- 4.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
- 4.6 Maintain a clean and safe area
- 4.7 Record or report work outcomes
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7252 | AHCTRF201A | Assist with turf construction | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ47 | AHCTRF206 | Assist with turf construction | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE6 | AHC20416 | Certificate II in Horticulture | Qualification |
| BDE7 | AHC21616 | Certificate II in Landscaping | Qualification |