Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the turf industry. 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, Diploma of 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:
Assistant curator
Assistant grounds manager
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Head greenkeeper
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
Entrants must have completed the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management by course work or by Recognition of Prior Learning or an equivalent trade level qualification in green keeping or turf management.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to turf.
CORE UNITS
Turf
AHCTRF401A Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCTRF402A Plan and implement sports turf renovation
Plants
AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
Irrigation
AHCIRG403A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks
Work
AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
ELECTIVE UNITS
Business
AHCBUS402A Cost a project
Chemicals
AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program
Irrigation
AHCIRG407A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes
Pest management
AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs
Plants
AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices
Soils and media
AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results
Work
AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance