AHCTRF311 — Renovate sports turf

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What an assessment for AHCTRF311 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 to renovate turf

1.1Assess the turf renovation site and determine extent of works according to renovation program
1.2Identify turf grass species, materials and resources and calculate quantities required for renovation program
1.3Collect soil samples and conduct or arrange tests to establish physical and chemical condition of the soil according to industry standards
1.4Identify, select and check hand tools, equipment and materials required for renovation work
1.5Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, assess their risks and implement controls
1.6Prepare a schedule of works according to site assessment and soil conditions

2 Prepare renovation equipment

2.1Select, check, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment
2.2Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery and rectify, report or tag faults
2.3Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery for turf renovation

3 Implement sports turf renovation

3.1Operate turf renovation tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively to renovate turf surface
3.2Assess and review renovation activities against scheduled works and undertake remedial action where out-of-specification
3.3Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work

4 Complete renovation activities

4.1Collect and dispose of waste material according to workplace and environmental procedures
4.2Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
4.3Record and report work outcomes according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

assessed the site and renovation program to determine the extent of works and required renovation activities
identified turf grass, materials and resources and calculated quantities required
collected and tested soil samples and established the soil condition for renovation site
prepared a schedule of works for renovation activities
identified hazards and risks, and implemented control measures for personal and site-specific safety
selected and prepared materials, equipment, machinery and turf propagation materials ready for renovation works
performed turf renovation activities safely using equipment, machinery and materials according to renovation schedule and workplace procedures, including: coring or spiking, top dressing, scarifying or grooming, shaving or turf cutting or plugging, fertilising or adding amendments
cleaned site and collected waste from renovation works and disposed of
cleaned, maintained and stored turf renovation machinery and equipment
assessed renovation activities against schedule of works and implemented remedial action where out-of-specification
recorded and reported turf renovation activities, faults and issues.

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of turf renovation, including: turf renovation programs and their function in maintaining playable surfaces developing a schedule of works for sports turf renovation calculations required to determine the quantities required for the renovation program, including: amendments fertiliser seed soil, sand and other growing media techniques for conducting field tests for soils, including: pH electrical conductivity infiltration rate organic matter firmness and compaction of the surface traction surface smoothness planting, care and renovation scheduling requirements of grass species and cultivars, including: specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf national and international standards for turf surface appearance and quality turf sward height structure of a sports turf soil profile, including: soils and soil preparation for renovation soil aeration and compaction, including, core, solid tyne and water injection impact of soil compaction and thatch on irrigation and infiltration rate levelling turf surfaces turf grass species and effect on mat, thatch and dethatching techniques, including: turf grass improvements using top dressing, dusting, shaving, scarifying and grooming effect of adverse weather conditions on renovation activities
effective and safe use of tools, machinery and equipment commonly used for sports turf renovation programs, including: scarifier sod cutter corer slicer shaver top-dresser drag-mat fertiliser spreader transporter loader, bobcat or similar hand tools, tynes, shovels, spades, level lawns and wheelbarrows
factors for consideration in the selection of tools, machinery and safety equipment
common pre-operational and post-operational checks of equipment
adjustments and settings for renovation equipment
assessment of safety hazards and risks when renovating turf areas, including: public safety barriers and exclusions zones signage personal protection and equipment manual handling techniques for lifting or moving heavy loads and materials
chemical amendments for renovations, including: fertilisers ameliorants growth regulators
turf repairs and regeneration procedures, including: over sowing plugging sprigging rolled turf and turf replacement divot replacement top dressing materials and procedures
waste materials handling and disposal, including environmental considerations
record keeping and reporting procedures and requirements

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret symbols and text on plans Interpret soil test procedures and test results for establishing turf grass
Writing: Complete workplace documentation using industry terminology and required format
Numeracy: Estimate and calculate distance, area, volume, percentage, time, temperature and ratio Apply numerical information to determine application rates

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Questions about assessing AHCTRF311

What does an assessment tool for AHCTRF311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCTRF311 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCTRF311?

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