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AHC51019

Diploma of Sports Turf Management

Designed for people currently employed in turf management with previous studies and experience in the industry, this course will help you further your career and progress into a management role.

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NEXT INTAKE Start date: 08 Jul 2024 Duration: 4 years View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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$11,735
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Course overview

Designed for people currently employed in turf management with previous studies and experience in the industry, this course will help you further your career and progress into a management role.

According to the Australian Government's labour market insights, the number of greenkeepers is expected to grow over the coming years with over 20,000 workers expected by 2026.

This practical course will develop your ability to not only manage a golf course or sports turf facility, but also to manage individuals in the workplace and develop or review management practices. It includes assessment tasks that incorporate onsite projects and seamlessly combine work and study, ensuring you graduate with skills and knowledge that are immediately transferable to the workplace.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the practical experience you need to work as an assistant or manager in turf-related businesses or local council settings.

What can I do?

  • Sports Turf Manager
  • Senior Bowling Greenkeeper
  • Turf Consultant
  • Arena Manager
  • Senior Turf Curator
  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Racecourse Manager

Course outcome:

AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management

Strong industry connections

At TAFE Queensland we pride ourselves on the strong industry connections. Our courses are designed so you get hands on, practical industry experience while studying.

Industry-recognised teachers

Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCBUS511
    Manage enterprise staff requirements
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCBUS511
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage staff who work in both operational and strategic roles.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage enterprise staff requirements

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCBUS518
    Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCBUS518
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and monitor budgets and produce financial reports.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCCHM501
    Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCCHM501
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage a chemical use strategy, including assessment of the risk of chemical transport, storage and handling.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop and manage a chemical use strategy

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCIRG507
    Audit irrigation systems
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCIRG507
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and collate data, assess data, compile a system evaluation report and recommend alterations to improve irrigation system performance.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Audit irrigation systems

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCPCM402
    Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCPCM402
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a soil health and plant nutrition program.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCPCM501
    Diagnose plant health problems
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCPCM501
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose plant health problems.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose plant health problems

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCTRF505
    Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCTRF505
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish sports turf playing surfaces, develop a design for the site, its specifications and works procedures, planning processes involved in establishing turf in new constructions and major renovations of existing sports turf surfaces.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCTRF506
    Manage sports turf renovation programs
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCTRF506
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess a sports turf surface and develop programs and procedures to implement renovation activities appropriate to the sport and sporting regulations.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage sports turf renovation programs

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCTRF507
    Develop sports turf management programs
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCTRF507
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop short-term, annual and ongoing sports turf establishment, management and maintenance programs, for the extension, redesign, upgrade and renovation of sports turf surfaces using an organisation’s available resources.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop sports turf management programs

  • UNIT CODE
  • AHCTRF508
    Manage sports turf facility assets
    UNIT CODE :
    AHCTRF508
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage physical resources, infrastructure and assets for sports turf playing surfaces at sporting venues and clubs.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage sports turf facility assets

Ways to study
Choose your study location

  • You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom
08 Jul 2024
4 years
Part time: 1 x 3 hour session per week
  • Full fee: $11,735
More Apply
demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

4 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time: 1 x 3 hour session per week

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $11,735
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online virtual classroom
08 Jul 2024
2 years
Part time: 2 x 3 hour sessions per week
  • Full fee: $11,735
More Apply
demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time: 2 x 3 hour sessions per week

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $11,735
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more


You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.

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Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51019)

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Diploma of Sports Turf Management

COURSE CODE: AHC51019
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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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.

Resources required

As this course is delivered online you will need to have access to computer with up-to-date software including the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Students will also need to have access to a reliable internet connection in order to obtain their online learning resources and attend Zoom/Microsoft Teams meetings with their teachers.

As students will be working in the sports turf industry, you will also need to access specific equipment within your workplace from time to time.

Important information

There is no requirement to attend a TAFE Queensland campus as this course is delivered 100% online. Students therefore have the ability to undertake this course from anywhere within Australia provided that they have the 'Required Resources'.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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