Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 10.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management roles in sports turf. Job roles include senior curators/arena managers, golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, racetrack managers, senior bowling greenkeepers and turf consultants.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for the management of sports turf facilities and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must have:
- completed a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or an equivalent turf management trade level qualification
or
- a certificate III level qualification in amenity horticulture combined with two years current work experience in a trade level role at a sports turf facility.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 10 core units plus
- 4 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:
- 2 units must be selected from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units may be selected from the remaining elective listed below or
- up to 2 units may be selected that reflect AQF level 4, 5 or 6 outcomes from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Core Units
AHCBUS511 |
Manage enterprise staff requirements |
AHCBUS518 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCIRG507 |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCPCM406 |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM507 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCTRF505 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
AHCTRF506 |
Manage sports turf renovation programs |
AHCTRF507 |
Develop sports turf management programs |
AHCTRF508 |
Manage sports turf facility assets |
Elective Units
AHCAGB516 |
Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems |
AHCAGB518 |
Develop climate risk management strategies |
AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCDRG502 |
Design drainage systems |
AHCPCM602 |
Develop and implement a plant health management strategy |
AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
AHCWHS503 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
AHCWRK514 |
Manage trial and research material |
AHCWRK520 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability |
BSBHRM525 |
Manage recruitment and onboarding |
CHCMGT007 |
Work effectively with the Board of an organisation |
CPCPPS5027 |
Design irrigation systems |
CUAACD312 |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management |
AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management |
Updated 2 Core units and 6 Elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72