Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement sports turf renovation. It applies to greenkeepers and turf managers who plan, coordinate and supervise the renovation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry.
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.
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 the turf renovation program | 1.1 Identify the turf renovation site and undertake field measurements and tests 1.2 Select and calculate renovation materials and resource requirements 1.3 Interpret existing design plans and documentation 1.4 Develop a renovation program containing the site assessment report, results of field measurements and tests, risk controls, and material and resource calculations 1.5 Develop and record schedule of works and specifications in the works program |
2. Prepare renovation equipment | 2.1 Check machinery maintenance logs and prepare machinery for the program 2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery |
3. Implement the renovation program | 3.1 Identify work team and contractors and coordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner 3.2 Organise and direct work pattern according to the schedule of works 3.3 Monitor renovation tasks and undertake remedial action 3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work |
4. Complete renovation activities | 4.1 Review site and surrounds for completion of works 4.2 Inspect and repair tools, equipment and machinery 4.3 Record expenses and review against budget 4.4 Review the renovation program for costs, scheduling, works procedures and quality of work |
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:
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
plan a sports turf renovation program
document a sports turf renovation program
develop a schedule of works and specifications for a sports turf renovation program
implement the schedule of works for sports turf surfaces
coordinate a work team and contractors
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of sports turf renovation
enterprise and industry standards for turf surface appearance and quality
environmental implications of renovation activities, turf and soil treatments, and waste disposal procedures
field measurements, such as infiltration rate, organic fines, hardness, traction, surface smoothness and turf sward height
planting, care and renovation scheduling requirements of grass species and cultivars
specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf
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)