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Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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.

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Nationally recognised training

VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.

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Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

Entry requirements

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.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

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Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management will prepare you for the following roles.

Greenkeeper

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Groundsperson

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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