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Unit of competency details

AHCTRF303 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCTRF303A - Implement a grassed area maintenance programThis unit is equivalent to AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program. 26/Jun/2016
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHCTRF309 - Implement a grassed area maintenance programElements and performance criteria clarified. Foundation skills added. Performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions expanded. 20/Oct/2019

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1 1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016

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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  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Turf (TRF)

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 for grassed area maintenance work

1.1 Clarify with supervisor requirements of the maintenance program

1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the coordination work

1.3 Identify the priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation

2. Maintain and repair grassed areas

2.1 Mow lawns and trim edges

2.2 Undertake coring and scarifying as necessary

2.3 Undertake top dressing and fertilising as required

2.4 Spread fertiliser as necessary

2.5 Undertake control measures for broad leaf weeds and grass weeds

2.6 Perform repairs to irrigation systems as required

3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities

3.1 Instruct machinery operators of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment

3.2 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage

3.3 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions

3.4 Prepare a report of work undertaken

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

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 risk assessment for work in a turfed area
  • determine the maintenance requirements for a turfed area
  • carry out weed control measures
  • repair irrigation systems
  • safely adjust and use turf maintenance machinery and equipment
  • coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities
  • write a report on the maintenance program activities

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • principles and practices of grassed area maintenance
  • growth rates and cultural requirements of specific turf types
  • methods and practices for maintaining grassed areas
  • range, use and availability of materials, equipment and machinery that may be required for the project
  • turf grass physiology as it applies to grassed area maintenance
  • types of turf and specific maintenance requirements
  • work schedule programming
  • work health and safety issues

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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