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Performance test a sports turf surface
level:
6
credit:
10
planned review date:
March 2010
sub-field:
Sports Turf
purpose:
This unit standard is for people who are required to
performance test a sports turf surface. People credited with
this unit standard are able to: evaluate the use of
performance testing equipment in the sports turf industry;
operate performance testing equipment; and interpret the
results of performance testing on a selected sports turf
surface.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the Primary Industry Training
Organisation.
special notes:
1
Definitions
Published scientific or technical literature refers to
reputable sources of information, the validity of which
has been confirmed by a training provider accredited by
the Primary Industry Training Organisation.
Published scientific methodology refers to practices and
procedures, which have been evaluated and proven.
Documented case studies refer to written case studies
made available to people undertaking assessment.
2
Range of sports turf surfaces includes: cricket, golf,
bowls, winter field sports, horse racing, tennis, and
synthetic surfaces. For element 1, evidence is required
for a minimum of three. For elements 2 and 3,
evidence is required for one selected surface.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Evaluate the use of performance testing equipment in the sports turf industry.
performance criteria
1.1
Explanation of the rationale behind the use of performance testing equipment is
supported by objective criteria and documented case studies.
Range:
1.2
Analysis of results from documented case studies, published scientific or
technical literature, or field tests identifies the most suitable performance testing
methods for each of a range of sports turf surfaces.
Range:
1.3
rationale includes but is not limited to – media and player
interpretation of playing surfaces, contractor and ground staff
flexibility, public perception, quantification of playing surface
assessment, task versus performance-based management.
performance testing equipment includes but is not limited to –
laser level, straight edge, stimpmeter, inclined plane, Clegg
hammer, rising disc, infiltration rings/permeameter tubes, traction
apparatus, ball rebound apparatus, penetrometer, point quadrat,
frame quadrat, smart level, irrigation catch cans.
Analysis of results from documented case studies, published scientific or
technical literature, or field tests identifies the most relevant playing
performance standards and surface quality measures for each of a range of
sports turf surfaces.
Range:
playing performance standards may include but are not limited to
– ball roll, ball rebound resilience, surface hardness, surface
traction;
surface quality measures may include but are not limited to –
height of cut, bulk density, moisture content, penetration
resistance, infiltration, hydraulic conductivity, level of play,
botanical composition, surface levelness.
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1.4
Review of published scientific or technical literature is used to confirm
quantification of soil and/or technical turf factors affecting playing performance
of sports turf surfaces.
Range:
soil factors include but are not limited to – soil moisture, soil
density, soil type, hydraulic conductivity, infiltration rate, organic
matter accumulation;
technical turfgrass factors include but are not limited to – mowing
height, turfgrass density, turfgrass species.
element 2
Operate performance testing equipment on a selected sports turf surface.
performance criteria
2.1
Selection of testing equipment conforms with results from analysis of
documented case studies, published scientific or technical literature, or field
tests.
2.2
A minimum of 3 tests are carried out for the selected sports turf surface.
2.3
Operating procedures conform with published scientific methodology.
element 3
Interpret the results of the performance testing on a selected sports turf surface.
performance criteria
3.1
Test results are presented in a report which conforms with the format specified
in published scientific or technical literature.
3.2
Test results are analysed and sports surface is categorised in accordance with
the accepted standard for the sport.
Range:
categories – recreational play, tournament play, club play, national
play, international play.
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Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if you
wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0037 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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