Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
The Diploma of Sports Turf Management applies to curators, golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, senior bowling greenkeepers and turf consultants.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 10
- Core Units = 4
- Elective Units = 6
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCPCM501 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCSOL501 |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
AHCTRF501 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
Elective Units
- Select 4 units from the list below
- 2 units may be selected from the elective units or from units packaged in Certificate IV or above from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in sports turf management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCBUS501 |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS508 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
AHCDRG501 |
Design drainage systems |
AHCIRG502 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCLSC502 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM601 |
Develop and implement a plant health management strategy |
AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
AHCTRF502 |
Manage sports turf renovation programs |
AHCTRF503 |
Develop sports turf management programs |
AHCTRF504 |
Manage sports turf facility assets |
AHCWHS501 |
Manage work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK505 |
Manage trial and research material |
BSBHRM506 |
Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes |
SRXGOV004B |
Work effectively with the Board of an organisation |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC51010 Diploma of Sports Turf Management.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72