Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC31324
State Code:
BJT0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
01/05/2024
Approved Date
08/11/2024
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1100
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2024
VET Act Conditions
—
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 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- twenty three (23) units of competency:
- eighteen (18) core units plus
- five (5) 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:
- three (3) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- the remaining two (2) electives may be selected from the list below or currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Core Units

All eighteen (18) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFB66 AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices 55 Unit of competency
OBJ43 AHCTRF307 Construct turf playing surfaces 80 Unit of competency
OFC35 AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 45 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
OBJ41 AHCTRF308 Establish turf 55 Unit of competency
OCT44 AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program 55 Unit of competency
OBJ52 AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas 80 Unit of competency
OBK09 AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems 45 Unit of competency
OBJ86 AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems 65 Unit of competency
OBJ82 AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
OBJ40 AHCTRF310 Monitor turf health 55 Unit of competency
BAN80 AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
OBJ83 AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
OAL84 AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases 70 Unit of competency
OBJ44 AHCTRF306 Prepare sports turf surfaces for play 70 Unit of competency
OBJ39 AHCTRF311 Renovate sports turf 55 Unit of competency
BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be selected from the electives listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCU93 CPPSSI2012 Assist in collecting basic spatial data 25 Unit of competency
ODC23 ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members 25 Unit of competency
OAK41 RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments 68 Unit of competency
BAS83 AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 20 Unit of competency
OFB69 AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities 55 Unit of competency
OBL09 FSKNUM023 Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work 15 Unit of competency
BAS86 AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens 80 Unit of competency
OBV48 AHCARB314 Implement a tree maintenance program 30 Unit of competency
BAS06 AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws 35 Unit of competency
BAL87 AHCMOM310 Operate land-forming machinery and equipment 80 Unit of competency
BAN17 AHCMOM202 Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
ODV19 AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs 20 Unit of competency
ODV23 AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
OBK77 FSKRDG004 Read and respond to short and simple workplace information 10 Unit of competency
OCT15 AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEY6 AHC31319 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00420) TURF MANAGEMENT Apprenticeship

SBA School Based Year 12 only.