Unit of competency Outline
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Develop a sports turf maintenance program
Develop a sports turf maintenance program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF403
AHCTRF403
State Code
OBJ38
OBJ38
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a sports turf maintenance program, prepare implementation documents, communicate the program to work team and key stakeholders and review and update the program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills in turf maintenance to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. They work autonomously, and instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine soil properties and plant health
- 1.1 Develop a soil and plant tissue testing program
- 1.2 Monitor testing activities against testing program and initiate remedial action where activity does not comply
- 1.3 Assess and interpret test results with due consideration of influencing factors, and record results
- 1.4 Compare tests results with cultural requirements of turf grass species and determine nutritional status of the soil according to accepted industry standards
2. Identify the requirements of a sports turf maintenance program
- 2.1 Establish turf grass optimum presentation characteristics according to client requirements and industry best practice
- 2.2 Identify financial constraints for the turf area
- 2.3 Identify maintenance requirements for varying conditions of turf growing cycle
- 2.4 Select turf maintenance practices to maintain turf health according to sports turf standards of presentation
- 2.5 Identify and verify availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the sports turf maintenance program
- 2.6 Assess requirements and constraints, and document a sports turf playing surface maintenance program
3. Prepare and document the sports turf maintenance program
- 3.1 Prepare detailed plan, specifications and budget according to requirements of program
- 3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the sports turf maintenance program
- 3.3 Develop contingencies to ensure deadlines are met according to client and play requirements
4. Communicate sports turf maintenance program to key stakeholders
- 4.1 Instruct work team and key stakeholders on turf maintenance program and procedures
- 4.2 Monitor implementation of turf maintenance program, and provide feedback to work team and stakeholders
5. Review the sports turf maintenance program
- 5.1 Monitor performance of program against workplace standards, and record discrepancies
- 5.2 Review the sports turf maintenance program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions
- 5.3 Adjust and make changes to the program to overcome discrepancies in program outcomes
- 5.4 Document and report remedial action and changes to maintenance program
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL56 | AHCTRF401 | Develop a sports turf maintenance program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCW2 | AHC40416 | Certificate IV in Horticulture | Qualification |
| BJA3 | AHC40422 | Certificate IV in Horticulture | Qualification |