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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Course Code AHC31324 Apprenticeship

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Duration
  • Part Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
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  • Glen Waverley

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Course Overview

The AHC31324 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management equips you with the practical skills and industry knowledge to establish, maintain and manage high-quality sports turf and recreational playing surfaces. Through this apprenticeship, you'll develop expertise in turf maintenance, irrigation, drainage, pest and disease management, plant identification and the preparation of sports grounds for safe, high-performance use.<p>This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for a career across golf courses, sporting venues, turf farms and local government. Graduates may work as golf course greenkeepers, sports turf curators, bowling greenkeepers, groundskeepers or irrigation specialists, maintaining playing surfaces used by community and professional sporting organisations.

Career Opportunities

  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson
  • Golf course foreman
  • Assistant superintendent

Pathway to further studies

  • <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/horticulture-and-environment/horticulture/vocational-education/diploma-of-sports-turf-management">AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management</a>

Studying the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management at Holmesglen

Holmesglen offers practical learning and expert teacher support to prepare you for a rewarding career in sports turf management. Gain hands-on experience maintaining and preparing golf courses, sporting grounds, and recreational facilities. Develop essential skills in turf maintenance, pest control, irrigation, and drainage management.<p>Our experienced teachers, who are industry professionals, guide you every step of the way. With a focus on practical training, you’ll build the confidence and expertise to manage high-quality grassed playing surfaces. Holmesglen provides a supportive environment to ensure your success.<p>Graduates are ready for roles such as sports groundskeepers, greenkeepers, or turf consultants, with exciting opportunities across Australia’s sports and recreation sectors.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.<p>Apprenticeship: training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.<p>A moderate amount of physical fitness is required to participate in the practical work requirements of the program.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

TimeTable

3 days per week (fortnightly), Monday to Wednesday: 8 am - 4 pm<br>To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 23 units of competency, comprising:<br>• 18 core units <br>• 5 elective units <br>The elective units have been selected to maintain the qualification's Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and support industry-relevant vocational outcomes.
Unit code Unit name
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCTRF308 Establish turf
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCTRF310 Monitor turf health
AHCTRF311 Renovate sports turf
AHCTRF306 Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
AHCTRF307 Construct turf playing surfaces
Unit code Unit name
AHCMOM310 Operate land-forming machinery and equipment
RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results
AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Apprenticeship

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion of this qualification, you will be awarded AHC31324 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship $5,538
Concession $1,108
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
General Services Fee $80 Per Semester
General Services Fee (Concession) $40 Per Semester

The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.

Additional Course Cost

Learners will need to supply Personal protective equipment as follows: <br> <br>Safety boots (steel capped, ankle height) Safety pants, Work shirt (waist length jacket if cold), Safety glasses, Ear protection, Hat for sun protection, Sunscreen (if exposed to sunlight), Safety gloves (if handling building materials), Note pad/Pen. <br> <br>The total cost of these items is between $250 - $300 <br>If additional safety equipment is required, it will be supplied by the Institute.

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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