Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:39 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
AHC31316
BCZ6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
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.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = eleven (11)
Elective Units = five (5)
- select three (3) units from the list below
- two (2) units may be selected from the list below or from units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 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 3
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT05 | AHCTRF301 | Construct turf playing surfaces | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAR21 | AHCTRF302 | Establish turf | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO73 | AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAO01 | AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN82 | AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM21 | AHCTRF305 | Renovate sports turf | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAO40 | AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ76 | AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAO94 | AHCDRG301 | Install drainage systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS93 | AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR05 | AHCIRG332 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAN65 | AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR13 | AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN50 | AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D479 | AHC31310 | Certificate III in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| 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
SBA School Based Year 12 only.