Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under general direction within sports turf management.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of sports turf facilities and workplaces. They exercise discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Legislation related to the installation of irrigation and the storage, handling and application of chemicals applies in some states and territories.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 23 units of competency:
- 18 core units plus
- 5 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 3 units must be selected from the electives listed below
- the remaining 2 electives may be selected from the list below or currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Core Units
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCDRG305 |
Install drainage systems |
AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG346 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCSOL304 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
AHCTRF306 |
Prepare sports turf surfaces for play |
AHCTRF307 |
Construct turf playing surfaces |
AHCTRF308 |
Establish turf |
AHCTRF310 |
Monitor turf health |
AHCTRF311 |
Renovate sports turf |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
ACMGAS308 |
Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
AHCARB301 |
Implement a tree maintenance program |
AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCMOM301 |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
AHCMOM310 |
Operate land-forming machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
CPPSIS2012 |
Assist in collecting basic spatial data |
FSKNUM23 |
Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work |
FSKRDG03 |
Read and respond to basic workplace instructions |
RIIMPO335E |
Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC31319 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management |
AHC31316 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management |
Total number of units required to achieve the qualification increased from 16 to 23 Changes to packaging rules, core and elective units |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72