Unit of competency Outline

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Support turf establishment

Support turf establishment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF208
State Code
OBJ45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by seed, sod or other methods.The unit applies to individuals who establish turf and undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problemsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to establish a planted area
  • 1.1 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery for planting according to turf establishment program
  • 1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures and operator instructions
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and implement controls in consultation with supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, ensure serviceability of, fit and use personal protective equipment
2. Prepare the planting area
  • 2.1 Interpret site plans to locate and avoid services while undertaking earthworks in consultation with the supervisor
  • 2.2 Implement weed control strategies according to turf establishment program and supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Check soil condition to ensure it meets turf establishment program specifications
  • 2.4 Apply soil additives according to turf establishment program and supervisor instructions
  • 2.5 Prepare the soil surface and moisture conditions ready to receive the turf propagation material
  • 2.6 Collect and dispose of waste according to workplace environmental procedures
3. Plant turf
  • 3.1 Check turf propagation material against turf establishment specifications and report defects to supervisor
  • 3.2 Distribute turf propagation material on turf area
  • 3.3 Implement irrigation requirements to newly propagated turf according to supervisor instructions
4. Provide post-planting care
  • 4.1 Protect the site from disturbance and damage
  • 4.2 Implement turf mowing practices during the establishment phase
  • 4.3 Apply top dressing to level the turf area according to turf establishment specifications
  • 4.4 Apply fertiliser amendments to enhance plant health in consultation with the supervisor
  • 4.5 Assess turf site soil moisture condition and rectify according to supervisor instructions
5. Complete establishment of the planted area
  • 5.1 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Collect and store tools, equipment, machinery and unused materials
  • 5.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT60 AHCTRF204 Support turf establishment Unit of competency