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Develop sports turf management programs

Develop sports turf management programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCTRF503
State Code
BAS11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop sports turf management programs including turf establishment programs, extension/redesign, turf surface upgrades and renovation programs based on the organisation’s available resources.It applies to sports turf managers, such as golf course superintendents, ‘grow in’ superintendents, project managers and turf contractors, who have a responsibility for developing short-term, annual and on-going sports turf management and maintenance programs.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Research turf management principles and practices
  • 1.1 Establish or develop project briefs
  • 1.2 Determine principles underpinning sports turf growth and development as appropriate for site conditions
  • 1.3 Identify and consider environmental impacts of the turf management programs
2. Determine turf management program scope and objectives
  • 2.1 Undertake a site assessment is undertaken that includes the assessment of the turf growing environment, the resources available for on-going turf maintenance, the source of water and its quantity and quality, the type of turf and its condition, intended use and intensity of use
  • 2.2 Estimate the program duration and resource requirements
  • 2.3 Develop a program schedule and budget that reflects the approach taken to the turf management programs
  • 2.4 Review and confirm the turf management program with others
3. Communicate turf management programs to others
  • 3.1 Identify and confirm current turf management practices for the project requirements
  • 3.2 Record and communicate the intended programs in an appropriate format to staff and management or client
  • 3.3 Identify and communicate key parts of the turf management program that involve others
  • 3.4 Develop project schedules and timelines
4. Record and review turf management programs for use by others
  • 4.1 Inspect turf regularly and implement changes to the management plan according to the monitoring process
  • 4.2 Monitor the turf management program and consider and communicate changes to the program
  • 4.3 Record information from team meetings
  • 4.4 Report and file information for future use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE054 AHCTRF503A Develop sports turf management programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ34 AHCTRF507 Develop sports turf management programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDE0 AHC51016 Diploma of Sports Turf Management Qualification