What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Overall competency in preparing turf surfaces for match play requires evidence that a person working in a horticultural environment is aware of the procedures that are used to prepare a range of turf surfaces for play and is confident in applying these procedures

The skills and knowledge required to apply these procedures must be transferable to a wide range of turf surfaces with different grass types and match play uses For example the skills required in placing game equipment line marking and mowing would be applicable in varying situations Identifiable hazards may also vary in relation to the public accessibility to a playing surface between match play uses

Skills required to set up and shut down powered tools and trailed machinery in accordance with manufacturers specifications and identify hazards and assess risks will also be applicable in other work situations such as renovating grassed areas establishing turf and supporting the construction of a turf establishment site

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below practical understanding of how the intended use of the turf playing surface and the competition playing requirements will affect preparation of the turf surface the effect of outdoor climatic conditions eg rain hail extreme heat andor wind or very high ultraviolet radiation which may prevent or impede turf surface preparation programs or influence the requirements for the playing surface the selection of tools machinery and safety equipment to reduce the hazards presented the environmental impact of water removal procedures potential runoff from the site and disposal into drains or reticulation units awareness of the potential public nature of turf surface preparation activities and the hazards and responsibilities associated with working in a publicly accessible situation

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
1. practical understanding of how the intended use of the turf playing surface and the competition playing requirements will affect preparation of the turf surface
2. the effect of outdoor climatic conditions (e.g., rain, hail, extreme heat and/or wind, or very high ultraviolet radiation), which may prevent or impede turf surface preparation programs, or influence the requirements for the playing surface, the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment to reduce the hazards presented
3. the environmental impact of water removal procedures, potential run-off from the site and disposal into drains or reticulation units
4. awareness of the potential public nature of turf surface preparation activities and the hazards and responsibilities associated with working in a publicly accessible situation.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to participate in teams and contribute to team objectives read and interpret work procedures communicate effectively with team members and supervisor measure distances angles and calculate areas dispose of excess water plant debris and litter in an safe environmentally aware and sensitive manner such as sorting plant and paperbased waste for recycling returning chemical containers to the manufacturer minimising water runoff and nonrecyclable waste and reporting and disposing of biohazardous litter such as used condoms or hypodermic syringes

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:
5. participate in teams and contribute to team objectives
6. read and interpret work procedures
7. communicate effectively with team members and supervisor
8. measure distances, angles and calculate areas
9. dispose of excess water, plant debris and litter in an safe, environmentally aware and sensitive manner, such as sorting plant and paper-based waste for recycling, returning chemical containers to the manufacturer, minimising water run-off and non-recyclable waste, and reporting and disposing of biohazardous litter such as used condoms or hypodermic syringes.

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information relating to turf preparation activities and problems encountered should be discussed with other members of the work team and the supervisor

How can information be collected analysed and organised

The site and surrounding area should be inspected visually and the information gained discussed with the work team and supervisor

Enterprise work procedures and site plans should be consulted interpreted and applied to turf preparation activities with further clarification sought from the supervisor where necessary

How are activities planned and organised

Equipment materials and work procedures for turf preparation will need to be arranged before and between work periods and there may be some responsibility for coordinating work with others

How can team work be applied

The turf preparation program may involve working with other members of a team to complete the program

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Measuring distance calculating areas calibrating machinery estimating quantities of materials and marking out will require mathematical application

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems relating to preparation techniques processes the turf area workplace safety and other team members may arise during the preparation of turf surfaces for play

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be applied in the preparation use and maintenance of turf preparation tools equipment and machinery

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What services may need to be located?

What types of turf surface may require preparation for play?

What permanent obstacles may be identified?

How may OHS hazards be identified?

What OHS hazards may be associated with preparing turf surfaces for play?

What or who may be at risk from OHS hazards?

What movable obstacles may be identified?

What debris may be identified on the site?

What enterprise work procedures may apply to this standard?

What abnormal conditions may be identified?

What tools, equipment and machinery may be required to prepare a turf surface for play?

What personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to prepare turf surfaces for play?

What safety equipment may be required?

What changes in grass appearance may be observed?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What mark out tools may be used when preparing turf surfaces for play?

What match games might the playing surface use include?