ARO College
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
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The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management has 23 units of competency which are delivered over 32 months. There are 18 core subjects in this qualification which are essential for successfully maintaining sports turf assets and activities from start to finish. Topics such as chemical spraying; implementing sports turf renovation programs: installing, maintaining and troubleshooting irrigation systems and; controlling weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders are offered. Additionally, persons undertaking this course will gain the technical expertise to construct and prepare sports turf surfaces for play including maintaining turf management equipment, as well as conducting turf assessments and implementing turf management plans.
This qualification would be suitable for a person who has limited or minimal exposure to the horticulture or turf playing field and courses industries or is seeking employment in, or upskilling themselves in various sports turf management and greenkeeper-type roles.
Delivery mode
ARO College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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...
About ARO College
Grow your potential with ARO College. We specialise in delivering work based traineeships for the Horticulture, Landscape Construction & Design, Sports Turf, Production Horticulture and Nursery Operations industries. Our unique approach features 1:1 training and assessment sessions on-site every 4-6 weeks.
ARO College is the place to find a rewarding outdoor career in specialties like sports turf management, landscape construction and design, conservation and ecosystem management, and horticulture courses.
What sets us apart is our commitment to providing students with practical hands on skills through workplace training, ensuring our students obtain not just the knowledge but the practical skills they require.
