Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC31310
State Code:
D479
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
10/06/2011
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
484
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/06/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in greenkeeping. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of:
- twelve (12) core units and
- three (3) elective units;
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the turf industry.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7256 AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces 30 Unit of competency
D7093 AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes 20 Unit of competency
D7125 AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
D7124 AHCPMG301A Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
D7257 AHCTRF302A Establish turf 30 Unit of competency
D7258 AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program 24 Unit of competency
D7146 AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program 30 Unit of competency
D7318 AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 50 Unit of competency
D6873 AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D7017 AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
D7147 AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture 40 Unit of competency
D7260 AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the turf industry.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S349 RTF30803 Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ6 AHC31316 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00420) TURF MANAGEMENT Apprenticeship

SBA School Based Year 12 only.