Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to other workers in the green keeping and turf production industry.
This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work | 1.1 Identify the required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided 1.2 Conduct checks on materials, tools and report insufficient equipment or faulty items 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques used when loading and unloading materials 1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Provide turf support according to work health and safety requirements 1.6 Identify and report workplace health and safety hazards |
2. Undertake turf work as directed | 2.1 Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification 2.2 Interact with other staff and turf users in a positive and professional manner 2.3 Observe enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials 2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines |
3. Handle materials and equipment | 3.1 Store plant debris and waste material produced during turf work in a designated area 3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing turf activities |
4. Clean up on completion of turf work | 4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.3 Report work outcomes |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
assist with turf work as directed
clean up on completion of turf work
handle materials and equipment
prepare materials, tools and equipment for turf work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of turf work
mowing patterns and heights
safe work practices required at turf work sites
turf and facility maintenance practices
turf machinery and equipment
work health and safety and environmental protection legislation and enterprise procedures
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Turf (TRF)