Wodonga TAFE
6-12 months
Develop practical skills in sports turf management including machinery operation, turf renovation, and plant care. This course prepares trainees employed in the industry to advance into apprenticeships and professional roles as greenkeepers and turf managers.
You must be employed as a trainee in the sports turf management industry to commence this course. No formal educational qualifications are required, but a commitment to workplace-based learning and practical training is essential. Students should be physically capable of performing outdoor turf management work and willing to engage in both on-campus theory and workplace-based practical assessment.
The course covers eight compulsory units: Assist with pressurised irrigation operations, Operate basic machinery and equipment, Treat weeds, Treat plant pests and diseases, Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play, Renovate grassed areas, Support turf establishment, and Participate in workplace health and safety processes. Students also develop skills in environmentally sustainable work practices, soil and plant nutrition, plant and weed identification, and construction of turf surfaces. Elective units are available to customise learning based on career interests.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in agricultural and horticultural education. The institution combines workplace-based learning with on-campus instruction, ensuring students develop practical skills directly applicable to industry. Their commitment to regional development and partnership with industry employers ensures course content remains current and relevant to career advancement opportunities.
Successful completion of this Certificate II provides a pathway to the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management and apprenticeships in the field. Career opportunities include roles as Greenkeeper, Groundsman, Turf Assistant, and Turf Manager across golf courses, sports facilities, parks, and recreational grounds. The qualification prepares trainees for supervisory and management positions within the sports turf management industry.
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