Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

AHC31324

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under general direction within sports turf management.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of sports turf facilities and workplaces. They exercise discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Legislation related to the installation of irrigation and the storage, handling and application of chemicals applies in some states and territories.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (apprenticeship)
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Greenkeeping

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through apprenticeship:
      3 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Construct turf playing surfaces Core
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes Core
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders Core
Control weeds Core
Establish turf Core
Implement a plant nutrition program Core
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas Core
Install drainage systems Core
Install pressurised irrigation systems Core
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems Core
Monitor turf health Core
Operate machinery and equipment Core
Operate pressurised irrigation systems Core
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases Core
Prepare sports turf surfaces for play Core
Renovate sports turf Core
Transport and store chemicals Core
Assist in collecting basic spatial data Elective
Communicate effectively with clients and team members Elective
Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments Elective
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair Elective
Coordinate work site activities Elective
Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work Elective
Identify plant specimens Elective
Implement a tree maintenance program Elective
Operate and maintain chainsaws Elective
Operate land-forming machinery and equipment Elective
Operate tractors Elective
Plant trees and shrubs Elective
Prune shrubs and small trees Elective
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information Elective
Sample soils and interpret results Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Greenkeeper

    ANZSCO 362311

    Greenkeepers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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