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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Workplace

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 4,040.00
Concession* $ 808.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Career opportunities

Golf Course Greenkeeper
Groundsperson
Turf Wicket Curator
Irrigation Assistant
Racetrack Groundsperson
Parks and Gardens Tradesperson

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From turf maintenance to turf management. Take the next step.

If you are employed in the Sports Turf Management industry, this qualification will develop the specialist skills and knowledge needed to work and manage a range of turf sporting facilities.

You will learn how to establish turf, and implement specialised maintenance and plant nutrition programs, manage weeds, pests, and diseases. Training also covers workplace health and safety, operating specialised machinery for turf construction and renovation, and installing, operating, and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems.

Graduate ready with a nationally recognised qualification and the skills to manage sports turf to a high standard across a variety of sporting environments. This qualification is available to new and existing workers in the sports turf industry. You must have access to a suitable workplace and support from an experienced industry professional to complete the practical components of the course.

The qualification can be completed as an Australian Apprenticeship or through a workplace-based training pathway, combining on-the-job learning, workshops, and self-paced study.

If you are employed in the Sports Turf Management industry, this qualification will develop the specialist skills and knowledge needed to work and manage a range of turf sporting facilities.

The qualification can be completed as an Australian Apprenticeship or through a workplace-based training pathway, combining on-the-job learning, workshops, and self-paced study.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2029	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2029	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Apprentices/Trainees	Apply now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

ChemCert Manual and ChemCert Card: $65.50

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC31324 - Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRG305	Install drainage systems
AHCIRG345	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM305	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL304	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCTRF306	Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
AHCTRF307	Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF308	Establish turf
AHCTRF310	Monitor turf health
AHCTRF311	Renovate sports turf
AHCWHS302	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM301	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCPGD207	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD209	Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCSOL406	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCWRK317	Coordinate work site activities

Career opportunities

Golf Course Greenkeeper
Groundsperson
Turf Wicket Curator
Irrigation Assistant
Racetrack Groundsperson
Parks and Gardens Tradesperson

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AHC31324
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

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