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Unit of competency details

AHCTRF102 - Support turf work (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
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Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCTRF101 - Support turf workPerformance criteria clarified. Foundation skill added. Performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions expanded. 20/Oct/2019

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Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 21/Oct/2019

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  21/Oct/2019 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with turf maintenance and growing activities to industry standards and deadlines for the green keeping and turf production industry.

The unit applies to individuals who maintain turf under direct supervision in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Turf (TRF)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

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 Confirm work activity and identify resources required with supervisor

1.2 Check availability and serviceability of materials, tools and equipment, and report problems and faults to supervisor

1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor

1.4 Load and unload materials according to workplace health and safety procedures

1.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety requirements

2. Undertake turf work as directed

2.1 Follow supervisor instructions and directions and seek clarification when unclear of activity

2.2 Interact with team members and turf users in a professional manner

2.3 Use tools and equipment safely according to supervisor instructions

2.4 Handle and dispose of materials according to workplace policies, procedures and practices

2.5 Report problems or difficulties for complying with standards or work timelines

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Store plant debris and waste material produced during turf work

3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to workplace health and safety procedures

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing turf activities

4. Clean up on completion of turf work

4.1 Store or dispose of materials according to supervisor instructions

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Oral communication
  • Use active listening techniques to obtain information
  • Use industry terminology when communicating with team members

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

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Equivalence status

AHCTRF102 Support turf work

AHCTRF101 Support turf work

Performance criteria clarified

Foundation skill added

Performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions expanded

Equivalent unit

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Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has, on at least one occasion, supported others in turf work according to workplace procedures, including:

  • confirmed instructions and prepared materials, tools and equipment ready for turf work
  • used tools and equipment and assisted with turf work according to supervisor instructions
  • handled materials and equipment safely while completing turf activities
  • cleaned up and stored equipment on completion of turf work
  • disposed of waste materials according to workplace procedures
  • reported work outcomes to their supervisor.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • safe operation and storage of turf machinery and equipment, including:
  • cylinder, rotary and electrical mowers and mowing patterns
  • mower settings for required turf surface
  • cultivation hand tools, including rakes and spades
  • whipper snippers
  • lawn edgers
  • wheelbarrow
  • level lawn and screed
  • powered blowers
  • self-propelled mowers
  • walk-behind mowers and rollers
  • marking out equipment, including string lines, tape measures, pegs and frames
  • safe work practices required for turf work sites, including:
  • personal protection
  • machine operator safety
  • materials handling
  • hazard identification and reporting
  • turf and facility maintenance requirements and practices, including:
  • mowing
  • enterprise procedures for disposing of turf waste, including:
  • methods of disposal
  • impact of waste disposal on the environment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a sports turf facility or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • basic machinery including cylinder mowers, rotary mowers and rotary hoe
  • hand tools and equipment for turf cultivation
  • personal protective equipment
  • specifications:
  • workplace procedures and instructions for turf work
  • relationships:
  • team members and supervisor.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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