Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in greenkeeping. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Greenkeeper

Groundsman

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Managing time and priorities
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of twelve (12) core units and three (3) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the turf industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Irrigation 

AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment

Plants 

AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program

AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture

Pest management 

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

Turf 

AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces

AHCTRF302A Establish turf

AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program

AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf

Work 

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices