Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
AHC20919
BEY1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/10/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level workers and support roles within sports turf management. These workers mainly carry out routine and structured tasks under direct supervision, with limited judgement requirements.
This qualification is suitable as a pre-apprenticeship or school based program for introduction to the sports turf management industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Eight (8) units of competency:
- Five (5) core units plus
- Three (3) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The 3 electives are to be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AB81 | Turf Pre-apprenticeship |
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ48 | AHCTRF205 | Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBK00 | AHCIRG221 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAU05 | AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ46 | AHCTRF207 | Renovate grassed areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ45 | AHCTRF208 | Support turf establishment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Three (3) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCT12 | AHCSOL203 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ47 | AHCTRF206 | Assist with turf construction | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFB20 | AHCINF207 | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFC00 | AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFC36 | AHCWHS202 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODV19 | AHCPGD207 | Plant trees and shrubs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCS47 | AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAO90 | AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAR65 | AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAR92 | AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA3 | AHC20916 | Certificate II in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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