A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is a great way to get started in a career managing grassed playing surfaces. Whether you plan to work for a sports facility, government department or other organisation, this course will give you the skills you need to keep turf surfaces in peak condition. You’ll learn to establish a playing surface and maintain turfed facilities. The course covers plant nutrition, weed control, plant pests and disorders and irrigation systems. The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management covers a range of core and elective subjects to prepare you for work in this industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including preparing and applying chemicals, troubleshooting irrigation systems and taking soil samples. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management will prepare you for the following roles.
A Greenkeeper cares for a range of sporting fields, most commonly golf courses. You’ll maintain greens, fairways and other areas of the course to e...
A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields in a range of facilities. You’ll look after grassed or turfed surfaces with a range of tasks including mo...
Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers, watering plants, and removing debris or litter. They may also opera...
An Irrigation Technician works on a range of irrigation systems for residential gardens, community parks and landscaped areas. You might install ir...
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