Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Sports Turf Management
Diploma of Sports Turf Management
AHC51024
BJR1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Current | Approved |
Description
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- ten (10) core units plus
- four (4) 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:
- two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units may be selected from the remaining electives listed below or
- up to two (2) units may be selected that reflect AQF level 4, 5 or 6 outcomes from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ68 | AHCIRG507 | Audit irrigation systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCT14 | AHCPCM406 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ77 | AHCCHM501 | Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ34 | AHCTRF507 | Develop sports turf management programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCS93 | AHCPCM507 | Diagnose plant health problems | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBK33 | AHCBUS511 | Manage enterprise staff requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ35 | AHCTRF508 | Manage sports turf facility assets | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ33 | AHCTRF506 | Manage sports turf renovation programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ36 | AHCTRF505 | Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces | 135 | Unit of competency |
| OBK26 | AHCBUS518 | Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEX9 | AHC51019 | Diploma of Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must have:
completed a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or an equivalent turf management trade level qualification
or
a certificate III level qualification in amenity horticulture combined with two years current work experience in a trade level role at a sports turf facility.
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