Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51019)

The Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51019) is ideal for individuals working in the sports turf area who currently hold a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, and are looking to advance their career into senior pr management positions.  This comprehensive program will enable participants to develop advanced skills in turf management, business operations, strategic planning, staff management, and facility development. 

The Diploma of Sports Turf Management, offered as a complete virtual program (100% Online), is designed to support those looking to further their education from regional and remote areas, or locations where the Diploma is currently not available. 

    

Course Overview

This qualification enhances the skills and knowledge for management roles in sports turf. 

It applies to individuals who are responsible for the management of sports turf facilities and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Course Delivery & Training Locations

The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association is delivering Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51019) training nationally, and has been designed to support those looking to further their education from regional and remote areas, or locations where the Diploma is currently not available

Enrolment & Commencement Dates: Open & Ongoing

 

Entry Requirements

The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) requires that students: 

  • have 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, and
  • complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLN skills required by the course

Course Information

To receive this qualification, students must complete 14 Units of Competency.  Elective units have been selected by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association based in industry requirements and feedback.

If students have already completed other eligible units under this Qualification, these may be counted towards completion of your qualification.  Contact the Association to discuss Request for Prior Learning to find out more. 

Students will undertake 14 units of competence including;

  • Manage Enterprise Staff Requirement
  • Develop Policies and Procedures for Sustainability
  • Audit Irrigation Systems
  • Manage Sports Turf Facility Assets
  • Develop a Soil Health and Plant Nutrition Program, and Management Programs
  • Manage Trail and Research Material
  • Prepare and Monitor Budgets and Financial Reports

Training

This qualification is delivered virtually (online) over two years, to offer greater flexibility and accessibility for turf professionals. 

Virtual (Online) tutorials will be conducted weekly, one unit at a time, covering curriculum criteria and assessment requirement.  Assessments will be short answer written questions covering the knowledge evidence of the unit and portfolio of evidence consisting of work-based reports and student presentations for each unit. You will be provided with all resources on commencement of each unit.

Course Costs (AHC51019)

Total Tuition Fee: 

  • Standard (Subsidised) $6,160
  • Full fee $14,860

For Training in South Australia: 

  • Training is subsidised and supported by the Government of South Australia
  • Participant Eligibility Criteria apply
  

 

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #46011), the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association is endorsed by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), recognised to deliver formal education and National Qualifications under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).