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AHC31319 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Horticulture

Next intake Ongoing 2024
LocationsEast Geelong Campus
Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs

Course description

Are you interested in becoming a greenkeeper? This course will equip you with theoretical and practical skills and knowledge in turf management. It is delivered as a Sports Turf Management apprenticeship, where you are employed in the industry in a parks and gardens environment. You’ll be hands-on with your employer, gaining the skills and knowledge to develop your horticulture career. You will also spend some time at The Gordon to enhance your workplace training.

Possible career outcomes

  • Greenkeeper/Turf Manager

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.


Applications & attendance

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants

To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here

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IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2024 Ongoing
East Geelong Campus Open: 1 Aug 2023
Close: 15 Dec 2024 Class DayTimetable supplied once admitted
 Apprenticeship: Part-time: 3 yrs    

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

  • Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.

  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Core Units Code Hours
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK309 50
Construct turf playing surfaces AHCTRF307 90
Contribute to work health and safety processes AHCWHS301 50
Control plant pests diseases and disorders AHCPMG302 80
Control weeds AHCPMG301 70
Establish turf AHCTRF308 60
Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPCM301 60
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas AHCSOL304 60
Install drainage systems AHCDRG305 50
Install pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG345 70
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG347 50
Monitor turf health AHCTRF310 60
Operate machinery and equipment AHCMOM304 40
Operate pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG346 50
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest weeds and diseases AHCCHM307 70
Prepare sports turf surfaces for play AHCTRF306 80
Renovate sports turf AHCTRF311 60
Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 50
Elective Units Code Hours
Collect basic surveying data CPPSSI3015 60
Communicate effectively with clients and team members ACMGAS308 30
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair AHCMOM301 80
Coordinate work site activities AHCWRK305 70
Estimate measure and calculate measurements for work FSKNUM23 15

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Workplace tasks
  • Written assignments
  • Team projects
  • Exam

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $0.91 per hour 1355 AUD $1,233.00 AUD $20,735.00
Standard Tuition AUD $4.54 per hour 1355 AUD $6,152.00 AUD $20,735.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $20.49 per hour 1355 AUD $27,764.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $1,210.00 Once
Resource Fee AUD $70.00 Once
Excursions AUD $450.00
Education Levy AUD $203.25

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 23/01/2024 10:09:12 AM
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