Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:37 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
AHC40812
J157
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/10/2012 | 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
- two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units packaged at Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the turf industry
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| D6886 | AHCIRG408A | Schedule irrigations | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) of the seven (7) units required must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7135 | AHCPMG408A | Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D6735 | AHCBUS402A | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6762 | AHCCHM401A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 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 |
| D6885 | AHCIRG407A | Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7321 | AHCWRK403A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D507 | AHC40810 | Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ2 | AHC40816 | Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management | Qualification |
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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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