Unit of competency Outline
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Implement a grassed area maintenance program
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF303
AHCTRF303
State Code
BAO73
BAO73
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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 grassed area maintenance work
- 1.1 Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program
- 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work
- 1.3 Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation
2. Maintain and repair grassed areas
- 2.1 Mow lawns and trim edges
- 2.2 Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary
- 2.3 Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required
- 2.4 Spread fertiliser as necessary
- 2.5 Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds
- 2.6 Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required
3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities
- 3.1 Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment
- 3.2 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage
- 3.3 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions
- 3.4 Prepare a report of work undertaken
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7258 | AHCTRF303A | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ42 | AHCTRF309 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF1 | AHC30716 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
| BCY8 | AHC31016 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |
| BCZ6 | AHC31316 | Certificate III in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |