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Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management roles in sports turf. Job roles include senior curators/arena managers, golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, racetrack managers, senior bowling greenkeepers and turf consultants.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for the management of sports turf facilities and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
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 |
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| Audit irrigation systems | Core |
| Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | Core |
| Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | Core |
| Develop sports turf management programs | Core |
| Diagnose plant health problems | Core |
| Manage enterprise staff requirements | Core |
| Manage sports turf facility assets | Core |
| Manage sports turf renovation programs | Core |
| Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces | Core |
| Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | Core |
| Design drainage systems | Elective |
| Design irrigation systems | Elective |
| Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan | Elective |
| Develop and implement a plant health management strategy | Elective |
| Develop climate risk management strategies | Elective |
| Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | Elective |
| Manage recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Manage trial and research material | Elective |
| Manage workplace health and safety processes | Elective |
| Negotiate and monitor contracts | Elective |
| Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | Elective |
| Produce computer-aided drawings | Elective |
| Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems | Elective |
| Work effectively with the Board of an organisation | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Sports Turf Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Turf Grower
ANZSCO 121218
Plant, cultivate and harvest turf.
Recommended education level:
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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 Diploma of 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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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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ARO COLLEGE (RTO code 40056)
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Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (RTO code 46011)
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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.
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As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
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How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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