ARO College
Diploma of Sports Turf Management
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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The Diploma of Sports Turf Management has 14 units of competency which are delivered over 18 months. There are 10 core subjects in this qualification which are essential for successfully overseeing sports turf management activities from start to finish. Topics such as how to effectively negotiate and manage contracts; planning, implementing and managing sports turf renovation programs; designing and auditing irrigation systems and; developing and managing a chemical use strategy are offered.
This qualification is designed to give you the specialist skills and knowledge to take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex sports turf assets and turf landscaping project management work.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the skills you need to work at a managerial level within this in-demand industry.
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.
Completed a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or an equivalent turf management trade-level qualification OR
A certificate III level qualification in amenity horticulture combined with two years current work experience in a trade-level role at a sports turf facility.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Diploma of 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.
