AHCTRF205 — Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play

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What an assessment for AHCTRF205 must cover

76 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 47 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare the site for sports turf preparation activities

1.1Confirm sports turf set-up plan and work activity with supervisor
1.2Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, and assess risks and implement controls
1.3Check the site condition and report irregularities to supervisor

2 Collect equipment required for sports turf preparation

2.1Select, ensure serviceability of, fit and use personal protective equipment
2.2Select and check tools and equipment and rectify or report faults to supervisor
2.3Carry out pre-start checks according to supervisor instructions
2.4Transport equipment safely to site according to regulatory requirements
2.5Identify and manage permanent and temporary obstacles according to workplace set-up procedures
2.6Follow site safety requirements and monitor and direct sports users

3 Use equipment to prepare turf grass playing surface

3.1Check equipment and attachments to ensure fit and adjustments according to set-up plan and operator instructions
3.2Operate equipment in a consistent and uniform manner
3.3Collect and dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures

4 Mark out playing surface for play

4.1Select and check turf surface marking tools and equipment, and report faults according to workplace procedures
4.2Locate lines, markers and match play equipment according to set-up plan, rules and regulations of intended sport
4.3Place lines, markers and match play equipment according to set-up plan and intended sport, and to reduce wear on playing surface
4.4Conduct preparation and marking-out activities within the timeframe of the sports event schedule and set-up plan
4.5Maintain continuous oversight of turf preparation activities, and report any irregularities to supervisor
4.6Report work outcomes to supervisor

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 prepared turf surfaces for play on at least one of the following types of sports turf surface: a golf course, a lawn bowling green, a cricket ground, a sporting field, a horse race track.
There must also be evidence that the individual has: identified safety hazards and risks and implemented controls to ensure personal and users’ safety when performing work
selected, checked, adjusted, transported and operated equipment on the turf site safely
assessed turf condition and confirmed preparation requirements against set-up plan, and reported changed conditions to supervisor
prepared a consistent and uniform sports turf playing surface according to the rules and regulations of the game
collected and disposed of waste
selected, checked and used marking-out equipment, materials and procedures to accurately lay out a sports turf play surface
reported work outcomes, faults and irregularities.

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of turf preparation for play, including: effect of adverse climatic conditions on turf preparation
the use of turf in high performance sport environments
purpose of turf surface preparation in maintaining turf presentation
various cultural requirements of turf grass species
biological factors of turf grass species affected by turf preparation activities, including: moving golf holes
reasons for moving markers
height of cut for grass species and sport
effect of rollers on compaction and turf growth
effect of mower cutting type
assessment of turf grass condition when reporting irregularities to supervisor prior, including: colour and length of sward in relation to turf health
set-up equipment requirements and selection criteria
conducting mowing operations, including: ensuring uniform cut
maintaining a consistent pattern
implications of repetitive activity on equipment wear and tear and grain, and the need to vary direction of cut
marking out sports turf surfaces for play, including: preparation and use of tools and equipment for marking out
line marking methods for sports turf surfaces
basic calculations for line marking
rules and regulations for marking and layout of sports turf surfaces
markers and other sports turf match play requirements, including: holes
tee markers
out of bounds markers
water and its effect on sports play, preparation activities, and how to rectify, including: soil water requirements
turf surface water condition, including dew and rain
effect on play condition
water and dew removal techniques
work health and safety hazards, risks and controls when preparing turf surfaces for play, including: rapid risk assessment for safety of self, the community and the environment
safe transport of equipment to site
legal requirements when transporting equipment on public roads
maintaining a safe work site, including: safety barriers
signage and notifications
managing pedestrian user traffic flow
obstacles affecting sports turf set-up, and methods for managing them during preparation activities, including: permanent obstacles
temporary obstacles
identifying hazards to players and playing conditions
adjustment and safe use of equipment commonly used for preparation of sports turf, including: mowers and height adjustments
sports turf edgers
rollers
water soppers and blowers
line marking equipment
equipment checks, including: electrical cords
checking and testing procedures
identifying, tagging and reporting faulty equipment
pre-start checks
post-work checks
fault reporting procedures
waste materials disposal procedures and environmental considerations
record keeping requirements and their purpose.

Foundation skills

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

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What does an assessment tool for AHCTRF205 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCTRF205 needs to address all 76 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 47 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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