Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Overview

Build the skills and knowledge you need to work in a variety of roles, from a turf management assistant to learning the skills required to progress through your career. This course will develop your skills in machinery operation, turf renovation, turf establishment, plant and weed identification, soils and plant nutrition, pests and diseases, management, construction of turf surfaces and occupational health and safety.

Duration

Apprenticeship: 4 years

Requirements

• You need to be employed in the field
• You need basic literacy and numeracy skills

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These assessments are undertaken in the workplace and on-campus, involving assessment of your practical work and the theory involved.

Skills Developed

• Install and maintain irrigation systems
• Operate machinery and equipment
• Control pests, diseases and weeds
• Establish, construct and renovate turf and playing surfaces
• Environmentally sustainable work practices
• Contribute to OHS processes
• Prepare Sports Turf playing surfaces

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification

This qualification is subject to change, and the information provided her is indicative only.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Given the nature of Agriculture, Environment and Horticulture qualifications, the units you will undertake in your studies vary greatly depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation to begin with, and materials fees are omitted.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding may be available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

• Greenkeeper
• Groundsman
• Turf assistant
• Turf manager

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process