AHCTRF404 — Plan and implement sports turf renovation

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What an assessment for AHCTRF404 must cover

46 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 12 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 the turf renovation program

1.1Assess existing turf site plans and documentation to establish purpose of turf surface to be renovated
1.2Determine the size of sports turf surface in need of renovation
1.3Conduct field tests to establish renovation site conditions according to workplace and industry standards
1.4Assess size of area and test results against purpose, and identify scope of renovations required
1.5Identify and select materials and resources required for the identified renovation requirements
1.6Identify workplace health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and identify controls
1.7Develop a renovation program containing site assessment report, results of field measurements and tests, risk controls, and material and resource requirements
1.8Develop and document a schedule of works and specifications for renovation program

2 Prepare renovation equipment

2.1Review machinery maintenance logs to verify operational status for renovation activities
2.2Conduct pre-operational and safety checks of tools, equipment and machinery

3 Implement the renovation program

3.1Select work team and contractors, and coordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner
3.2Organise and direct work according to the renovation schedule of works
3.3Monitor renovation tasks against performance targets, and undertake remedial action where non-compliant
3.4Monitor renovation work activities to maintain a clean and safe work environment

4 Complete renovation activities

4.1Reconcile completed works against renovation plan objectives
4.2Inspect equipment and machinery for operational status, and implement repairs
4.3Record expenses and review against budget according to workplace financial procedures
4.4Record and report turf renovation outcomes against planned objectives according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

assessed site plans and documentation to establish sports turf purpose
determined size of sports turf area in need of renovation
conducted field tests to establish the degree of degradation of sports turf surface
assessed results and established the scope of renovation works
identified site health, safety and environmental hazards, assessed risks and established controls for the renovation works
developed and documented a plan for a sports turf renovation program and prepared a schedule of works and specifications for implementation
reviewed status of machinery and equipment and conducted pre-operational checks in preparation for renovation works
selected and coordinated work team and contractors to implement the schedule of works for renovation of sports turf surfaces
monitored restoration activity, safety and environmental impacts of restoration work against performance targets, and implemented remedial actions where non-compliant
reconciled completed works against renovation plan
checked equipment for serviceability, and initiated repairs
recorded costs of restoration and reviewed against budget
maintained records and produced reports on renovation outcomes

Knowledge evidence

enterprise, national and international industry standards for turf surface appearance, performance and quality
environmental implications of renovation activities, turf and soil treatments, and waste disposal procedures
safe work practices and procedures applicable to renovation activities, including: • safe materials handling • equipment and operation • public and turf area users
basic surveying skills to measure the size of renovation site
methods and purpose of field tests, including: • infiltration rate • organic fines • hardness • traction • surface smoothness • turf sward height
identification and cultural requirements of turf grass species and cultivars, including: • planting and propagating • care and maintenance • renovation scheduling requirements
specialist turf renovation practices to achieve high performance turf, including: • dethatching • top dressing • aerating • over sowing • fertilising and soil conditioning • drainage and water holding
determining resource and material requirements for turf grass renovation program, including: • financial and budgetary constraints • consumables, including fertilisers, ameliorants and other chemicals • labour and contractor requirements and scheduling • equipment and machinery • turf grass propagation material • growing soils and media • expectations and specification of work quality outcomes
tools, equipment and machinery commonly used for sports turf renovation programs, including: • effective and safe use of tools and machinery • influences on 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
coordinating a work team and working with contractors, including: • communicating with team members • organising and directing labour • dealing with performance issues
preparation of renovation plans, recording and reporting renovation activities

Foundation skills

Writing: Develop plans, procedures and schedules for work team and key stakeholders using clear language in order to convey explicit information
Oral communication: Present complex information appropriate to the audience using clear and convincing language, tone and pace
Numeracy: Perform calculations when implementing and interpreting tests and results

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Questions about assessing AHCTRF404

What does an assessment tool for AHCTRF404 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCTRF404 needs to address all 46 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 12 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 AHCTRF404?

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