Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 7:10 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
AHC40816
BCZ2
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the turf industry. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select six (6) units from the list below
- two (2) units may be selected from the elective units below or from units packaged at Certificates III, IV or Diploma level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in sports turf management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
Four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAN11 | AHCPCM402 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAL56 | AHCTRF401 | Develop a sports turf maintenance program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAO31 | AHCTRF402 | Plan and implement sports turf renovation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ75 | AHCIRG408 | Schedule irrigations | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from the elective list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAS37 | AHCBUS402 | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAO33 | AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAN99 | AHCWRK511 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAN45 | AHCPMG410 | Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | 75 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAO39 | AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM41 | AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR13 | AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAM91 | AHCIRG431 | Supervise irrigation system installation | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAM11 | AHCMOM402 | Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS43 | AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J157 | AHC40812 | Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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