AHCTRF205 Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play

Release: 1

AHCTRF205 Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play

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 prepare sports turf surfaces for play.

The unit applies to individuals who prepare sports turf surfaces for play and undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.

No 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

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare the site for sports turf preparation activities	1.1 Confirm sports turf set-up plan and work activity with supervisor 1.2 Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, and assess risks and implement controls 1.3 Check the site condition and report irregularities to supervisor
2. Collect equipment required for sports turf preparation	2.1 Select, ensure serviceability of, fit and use personal protective equipment 2.2 Select and check tools and equipment and rectify or report faults to supervisor 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to supervisor instructions 2.4 Transport equipment safely to site according to regulatory requirements 2.5 Identify and manage permanent and temporary obstacles according to workplace set-up procedures 2.6 Follow site safety requirements and monitor and direct sports users
3. Use equipment to prepare turf grass playing surface	3.1 Check equipment and attachments to ensure fit and adjustments according to set-up plan and operator instructions 3.2 Operate equipment in a consistent and uniform manner 3.3 Collect and dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures
4. Mark out playing surface for play	4.1 Select and check turf surface marking tools and equipment, and report faults according to workplace procedures 4.2 Locate lines, markers and match play equipment according to set-up plan, rules and regulations of intended sport 4.3 Place lines, markers and match play equipment according to set-up plan and intended sport, and to reduce wear on playing surface 4.4 Conduct preparation and marking-out activities within the timeframe of the sports event schedule and set-up plan 4.5 Maintain continuous oversight of turf preparation activities, and report any irregularities to supervisor 4.6 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
Reading	Interpret turf set-up plan to identify key information for preparing turf surfaces according to rules of sport
Oral communication	Use appropriate terminology to communicate and clarify work requirements with supervisor

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCTRF205 Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play	AHCTRF202 Prepare turf surfaces for play	Title changed Elements and performance criteria clarified Foundation skill added Performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions expanded	Equivalent unit

Links

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