Australia's peak industry body for Sports Turf Management
Australia's peak industry body for Sports Turf Management
Continual Professional Development (CPD) refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge, training and experience that Turf Managers gain formally, beyond any initial training. The objective of Continual Professional Development is to keep professional knowledge and skills current, develop and adapt careers and maintain status as a Certified Sports Turf Manager.
CPD is about behavioural and workplace capabilities as well as technical competence. The Continual Professional Development program helps members to develop their potential, while elevating the profession through a knowledge and learning compliance process. To maintain professional industry Certification (continue in Professional Development education program, maintain Certification and the use of the CSTM designation) a Turf Manager must achieve a minimum of 25 Continual Professional Development (CPD) points over the duration of a 2 year cycle.
The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association encourages Turf Managers to embrace ongoing learning, continue industry support and engagement regularly reflect on their development gaps and needs, and plan their CPD activities and record outcomes.
CPD points are a record of what education or training Turf Managers experience and learn, and then apply as an active demonstration to their commitment as a Certified Sports Turf Management professional. To retain professional certification, Turf Managers must achieve a minimum of 25 Continual Professional Development points over the duration of a 2 year cycle.
Continual learning points can be gained through the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association, through State Associations or from recognised Training providers, with Continual Professional Development Points obtained in 3 areas:
To make the Program streamlined and as simpleas possible for sports turf managers, all CPD Points will automatically be added to Member profiles at the conclusion of events, or by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association team for endorsed events and activities. Members can access and view their current CPD points here
ASTMA Event |
Points Allocated |
| Present at Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turfgrass Conference | 5 |
| Present at Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turf Seminar or Education seminars | 3 |
| Serve on Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Board of Directors | 5 |
| Conduct and publish a Research article through Australian Turfgrass Management (ATM) or ASTMA website | 3 |
| Attend Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) | 1 |
| National Winner of ASTMA Excellence in Golf Course Management Award | 10 |
| National Winner of ASTMA Excellence in Sports Turf Management Award | 10 |
| National Winner of ASTMA Claude Crockford Environmental Management Award | 10 |
| National Winner of ASTMA Sports Turf Management Team of the Year Award | 10 |
| National Graduate of the Year Award Winner | 6 |
| Attend Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turf Seminar or Education seminar * | 3 |
* Maximum allocation per event - Allocated points may vary based on Event Type, Duration and content
Aligned State Association Event |
Points Allocated |
| Serve on State Association Committee / Board | 4 |
| Present at State Association endorsed Education Day | 3 |
| Attend an endorsed State Association Education Seminar or Training Event | 2 |
| Attend State Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) | 1 |
| State Winner of Excellence in Environmental Award | 4 |
| State Winner of Excellence in Golf Course Management or Recognition Award | 4 |
| State Winner of Other ASTMA Recognised Award | 3 |
| State Graduate of the Year Winner | 3 |
Education Event |
Points Allocated |
| ASTMA Conference, Education & Training | |
| Attend Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turf Management Conference – Full Delegate | 10 |
| Attend Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turf Management Conference – Day Delegate | 3 |
| Attend Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Turf Education Event * | 4 |
| Complete Australian Sports Turf Managers Association FTMI Program | 4 |
| Provide (or contribute to) a sports turf management education article to Australian Turfgrass Magazine (ATM) | 1 |
| Conduct and publish a Research article through Australian Turfgrass Management (ATM) or ASTMA website | 3 |
| ASTMA Industry Partner Education & Training | |
| Attend an endorsed ASTMA Partner Education or Training Event | 2 |
| Completion of an ASTMA Partner Leadership, Management or Education Course | 2 |
| Completion of ASTMA recognised Turf Equipment Technician / Machinery Operations Course | 3 |
| Completion of ASTMA recognised Irrigation Course | 3 |
| Volunteer or work at ASTMA recognised tournament, event or industry program | 2 |
| ASTMA Formal Qualifications & Vocational Training (RTO #46011) | |
| Completion of industry recognised skillset through ASTMA RTO | 6 |
| Completion of further education short-course through ASTMA RTO | 5 |
| Completion of Chemical Application/Handling (e.g AQF3) Course or Chemical Refresher through ASTMA RTO | 5 |
| Other Formal Qualifications & Vocational Training | |
| Completion of recognised First Aid or WHS/EHS Training Course | 3 |
| Completion of ASTMA recognised Competency or “Licence” Course (e.g. Operate & Maintain Chainsaw) | 3 |
| Completion of ASTMA recognised Chemical Application/Handling (e.g AQF3) Course or Chemical Refresher course | 3 |
| Completion of Industry recognised skillset at ASQA recognised RTO | 3 |
| Completion of Further education Management short-course at ASQA recognised RTO | 4 |
| Completion of Further education (non-turf) Degree at ASQA recognised RTO | 14 |
| Completion of Further education (non-turf) Diploma at ASQA recognised RTO | 11 |
* Maximum allocation per event - Allocated points may vary based on Event Type, Duration and content
CPD points are a record of what education or training Turf Managers experience, learn and then apply as an active demonstration to their commitment as a Certified Sports Turf Management professional. CPD points are available through undertaking professional activities, independent learning, and formal learning activities outlined above.
Continual learning points can be gained through the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association, through State Associations or from recognised Training providers, and Certified Sports Turf Managers must obtain a minimum of 25 CPD points throughout a 2-year cycle to highlight their commitment to learning and development.
Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Members can view and track their current CPD points through accessing their profile on the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association website.
