Sports Turf Tradesperson

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Areas Of Interest:   Gardening, Parks & Nurseries
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
Certificate Description:  Working as a Sports Turf Tradesperson you are responsible for preparing surfaces for play. This includes growing and maintaining grass on sports fields or greens, for example golf ranges, turf wickets, bowling greens, general sports fields, schools and parks.
Code:  AHC31319
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
Transport and store chemicals
Install drainage systems
Install pressurised irrigation systems
Operate pressurised irrigation systems
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
Operate machinery and equipment
Implement a plant nutrition program
Control weeds
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Construct turf playing surfaces
Establish turf
Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
Monitor turf health
Renovate sports turf
Contribute to work health and safety processes
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Communicate effectively with clients and team members
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
Operate land-forming machinery and equipment
Sample soils and interpret results
Coordinate work site activities