Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - AHC31316

Certificate III in Sports TurfManagementAHC31316

Nationally Recognised Training■

Apprenticeship Allowed■

This training is subsidised by the NSW

Government

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Non Government Subsidised■

DURATION

3 yearsATTENDANCE

Full TimeDELIVERY

On campusSTART DATE

Anytime

LOCATION

Kurri Kurrie (Apprenticeship),

STUDY COMMITMENT

24 Hours Per Week

How much time on average each week you will need to commit tosuccessfully complete this course.

Hours include class attendance/participation, directed study, andany required work placements.

You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

Studying with TAFE NSW

With over 25,000 industry connections*, teachers experienced in the latest industry trends plus state-of-the-artfacilities, it’s easy to see why TAFE NSW is Australia's largest training provider. Want even more reasons to study withus?

*TAFE NSW current employer database as of May 2017

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TAFE NSW | RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049Information as of 21 May 2022

OVERVIEWThe nationally recognised Certificate III in Sports Turf Management gives you the skills you need to become aGreenkeeper or Track Maintainer. Learn from industry experts, develop your knowledge in specialist training facilitiesand cultivate a rewarding career in this specialist industry.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Establish and maintain turf■

Sample and test soil■

Construct sports turf surfaces■

Operate specialised machinery and equipment■

Manage weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders■

Implement plant nutrition programs■

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

Ability to work as part of a team■

Good communication skills■

An understanding of the natural environment■

A working knowledge of biological processes■

Research skills■

Ability to work safely■

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level■

A trade■

Skills and knowledge to start your own sole trader business■

Career opportunities:

Greenkeeper■

Track maintainer■

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

Diploma of Sports Turf Management■

Certificate III in Sports Turf ManagementAHC31316



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWhen you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have theright pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that youmeet the requirements listed in this section.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management as an apprenticeship. There may also be options availablefor you to study as a non-apprentice.

ApprenticeshipTo be eligible for this course, you must:

Be employed as an apprentice in the sports turf management industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer■

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application■

Non-apprenticeshipEnquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entryrequirements.

WORK PLACEMENT

There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-jobwith your employer.

If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriatesimulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

Some knowledge of biological processes■

Basic computer skills to conduct research and use databases■

Good computer literacy■

Good numeracy and literacy skills■

A reasonable level of fitness to use wheelbarrows, do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periods■

If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community andspecific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit foryou, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)■

employed full time■




signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal■

seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become qualified in sports turf management after successful completion■

To successfully complete this course, you will need:

to successfully complete the RU Ready skills assessment■

to successfully complete all assessment criteria for each unit of competency■

a Works Evidence Guide, which will be provided to you at orientation. You are required to record work tasks related to the unit

requirements each year

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OTHER COURSE INFORMATIONDiscover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course.

STUDY COMMITMENT

This is a full time, block release course. You will need to attend approximately 24 hours of class, over 4 days a week, for8 block periods a year, for 3 years.

You may also be required to complete approximately 11.1 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours,including private study, assignement preparation, and research.

Kurri Kurri Campus has student accommodation with govenment rebates available on application. The campus providesmodern classrooms, and excellent sports training facilities, with a large range of specialist machinery and equipment.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course offering is designed for people who:

want to perform tasks autonomously, involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of sports turf facilities

workplaces

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exercise discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources, and applying

contingency measures

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Legislation related to the storage, handling and application of chemicals, applies in NSW.

MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE

There is a new version of this course coming soon. If it is available before you complete your studies, you will be notifiedof your options and may be transferred to the new course.

SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT

We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW StudentServices

As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)■

Smarthinking - after hours online study support service■

Easy computing online short courses■

Access to local TAFE libraries■

Accessibility and Disability Support Services■

Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home■




https://www.tafensw.edu.au/information-sessions

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/student-services

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/student-services

ATTENDANCEAn individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended studytimetable and detail your units and assessments.




FEE DETAILS

SMART AND SKILLED FEES

There are a range of study options for NSW Apprentices and eligible non-apprentices with relevant industry workexperience in this course.

Under the NSW Government fee-free apprenticeship initiative, NSW apprentices that commence their training on or after1 July 2018 may be eligible for fee-free training. Apprentices are required to provide evidence of their NSWapprenticeship to finalise their enrolment and applicable fees.

This course is also a TAFE NSW Trade Pathways Qualification and ideal if you have been working in this industry for anextended period of time but havent received a qualification. To be eligible to enrol as a non-apprentice and securefunding, you must firstly meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria and be:

over 21 years of age■

able to demonstrate and provide evidence of extensive industry experience and■

able to demonstrate relevant ongoing work experience and provide workplace evidence to support the achievement of competence.■

To study this course as a NSW apprentice or to check if you meet the non-apprentice requirements forNSW funding, please enquire now or call 131 601. For further information about eligibility and explanationsof the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

course works evidence guide: $50.00 per year■

chemical applications licence (AQF3): $50.00■

2 x USB flashdrives (2MB to 4MB each): $30.00■

writing material (pens and paper): $70.00■

calculator (NOT mobile phone): $40.00■

scale rule (1:100, 1:200, 1:500): $20.00■

ear plugs: $10.00■

sunscreen: $20.00■

safety glasses: $10.00■

leather work gloves/riggers gloves: $10.00■

dust masks: $10.00■

WHS approved boots: $80.00■

broad brimmed hat (90mm minimum): $20.00■

Field Trips to various sporting venues are planned each year to supplement course content. Accommodation costs andfood costs are at your own expense.

READ BEFORE YOU ENROL

Learn about TAFE NSW Fees




https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/fees

Before you can start an apprenticeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that willsupport you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP)and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW. The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we willhelp you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, theANP will lodge them with State Training Services, who will provide further advice about next steps. Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding

RECOGNITION

Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevantto your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieveyour qualification faster.

Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition

HOW TO ENROL




https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers

https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html

Greenkeeper Track Maintainer

UNITS

UNIT CODE UNIT DESCRIPTION

AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems

AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment

AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program

AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

AHCTRF301 Construct turf playing surfaces

AHCTRF302 Establish turf

AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program

AHCTRF305 Renovate sports turf

AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes

AHCDRG301 Install drainage systems

AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair

AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES




NEXT STEPS

Need more information? Call our customer support team on 131 601 or submit an enquiry




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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - AHC31316