Certificate II in Sports Turf Management

Overview

Build the skills and knowledge you need to work in a variety of roles within sports turf management, advancing your opportunities to become an apprentice in the field.

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.

Delivery Methods

• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• Workplace-based

When You Can Start

Any time, as this course runs in conjunction with your employment.

When You Can Enrol

Once you are notified that your traineeship has been activated, Wodonga TAFE Horticulture department will contact you for enrolment details.

Duration

6-12 months

Schedule

Integrated to suit your workplace.

Requirements

You must be employed as a trainee in industry to commence this course.

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

General outcomes include the below, however there are many electives you can undertake:

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

Compulsory Units

AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCTRF205 Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play
AHCTRF207 Renovate grassed areas
AHCTRF208 Support turf establishment
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification

Fees

Government Funded $650.00 (Tuition $650.00, Materials $0.00)

Fee For Service $1,300.00 (Tuition $1,300.00, Materials $0.00)

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

This traineeship advances your skills and gives you a leg-up into the industry, preparing you to undertake an apprenticeship in sports turf management, enabling great career outcomes such as:

• Greenkeeper
• Groundsman
• Turf assistant
• Turf manager

Pathways

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply online now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, you can download an enrolment form via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on our website.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.