AHC40810 Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management

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AHC40810 Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management

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
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation 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 Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful
Self-management	Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

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