Program Snapshot
Duration
24-36 month apprenticeship
Location
Penrith
Paceway Grounds
127-141 Station Street Penrith 2740
Delivery Options
*Face to face classroom instruction (1 day per 3 weeks)
*Trainer-led on-site
Pre-requisites
- Must be employed
- Required level of LLN
- Employer must be willing to provide learning time
- Supervisor in workplace must be allocated
Costs
Federal & State Government funding may apply. Contact us for fee assessment.
Course information:
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under general direction within sports turf management. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of sports turf facilities and workplaces. They exercise discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Course outcomes:
Employees are more knowledgeable about the turf varieties.
Staff understand and feel better prepared to present their areas of responsibility to all people who encounter their handiwork.
Facility owners get better information about their green assets and can take remedial action earlier.
Organisations will be better placed to measure the improved performance of teams and individuals in providing overall client service.
Improved teamwork increases entire team satisfaction.
Better placed to monitor the health and condition of the turf areas under their control.
Feel they are more valued as a key member of the team.
Better understanding of the effective control of weeds and pests.
Building confidence to apply their knowledge in the workplace.
Learn and understanding the turfs maintenance requirements.
Understand and implement WHS practices in the workplace.
Course structure:
This qualification consists of 23 units.
Core Units
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCTRF308 Establish Turf
AHCTRF310 Monitor turf health
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurized irrigation systems
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCDRG305 Install drainage system
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCTRF306 Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
AHCTRF307 Construct turf playing surface
AHCTRF311 Renovate sports turf
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units
AHCPCM305 Plant Nutrition
AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results
AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical usage plan
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
The sequence of delivery of the units will be organised with employers to best fit seasonal and project work plans.
Specail Course Requirements:
Candidates must be employed in a workplace that provides opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills.
Employers must be willing to provide adequate time off normal duties to attend class and practice sessions
Workplace supervisors will be required to comment on student progress and skills development
Induction: Trainees will be introduced to the course, delivery and assessment methods, and expectations and rights of trainees prior to course commencement.
All trainees are expected to comply with worksite WHS procedures and policies during practical activities. Safety procedures in the classroom will be explained at the commencement of the course.
RPL & Credit Transfer: Students who believe they have sufficient past experience to demonstrate full competence against particular units may apply for RPL using the forms and processes available from TME, RPL cannot be completed as an apprentice. Students may apply for credit transfer for any units completed in prior qualifications, including for the elective units
Funding: This program may be supported by State Government funding, subject to eligibility. Contact us to discuss your circumstances.
Information in this flyer may be subject to change. Contact us to ensure you have the most current information about this program.
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FAQs
Who should take this course?
- Property owners and growers interested in learning more about the processes involved in Industrial Hemp production.
- Growers interested in considering converting part of their growing capacity into an alternative crop with potential for high yield (a minimum of 300 hectares in suggested to provide a sufficient sample area).
- Growers already in the business wishing to improve the understanding and skills of their workforce.
- Landholders considering entering the industry to make productive use of otherwise vacant land
Can students outside Australia take this course?
Yes, as the majority of this course can be completed online, either self-paced or via virtual classrooms, learners with an interest in the topic, and access to facilities that enable them to practice and demonstrate their skills, are welcome to apply. On successful completion, they will earn a full Australian qualification.
When and how do I pay for the course?
You may be eligble for government funding, contact us for more information.
Where can I find my course materials and resources?
Your trainer will provide you the information once you enroll.
Are Certiffcate III qualifications recognised nationally?
Yes, Certificate III qualifications in Australia are recognized nationally. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) ensures that qualifications are standardized across the country, meaning that a Certificate III earned in one state or territory is recognized in all other states and territories.
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