Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
AHC40810
D507
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/06/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the turf industry. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntrants must have completed the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management by course work or by Recognition of Prior Learning or an equivalent trade level qualification in green keeping or turf management.
PACKAGING RULES
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to turf.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6881 | AHCIRG403A | Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7150 | AHCPCM402A | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D7261 | AHCTRF401A | Develop a sports turf maintenance program | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7332 | AHCWRK511A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7262 | AHCTRF402A | Plan and implement sports turf renovation | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Seven (7) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6735 | AHCBUS402A | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7319 | AHCWRK401A | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6763 | AHCCHM402A | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7245 | AHCSOL401A | Sample soils and interpret results | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7030 | AHCMOM402A | Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7321 | AHCWRK403A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S357 | RTF40803 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Turf) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J157 | AHC40812 | Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register at Training.gov.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 13/12/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
Entrants must have completed the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management by course work or by Recognition of Prior Learning or an equivalent trade level qualification in green keeping or turf management.
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