Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in greenkeeping. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of twelve (12) core units and three (3) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the turf industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
Irrigation
AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
Plants
AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture
Pest management
AHCPMG301A Control weeds
AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Turf
AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF302A Establish turf
AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf
Work
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Pathways...
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, Certificate IV in 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:
Greenkeeper
Groundsman
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
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 Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers 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 |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Managing time and priorities |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |