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Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
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AHC20919
You have the practical experience required to maintain Australia's premier sporting surfaces. We are currently working to establish partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level workers and support roles within sports turf management. These workers mainly carry out routine and structured tasks under direct supervision, with limited judgement requirements. This qualification is suitable as a pre-apprenticeship or school based program for introduction to the sports turf management industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC20919
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
8 (5 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Trainee Greenkeeper | Assisting with the daily maintenance and precision care of golf courses or bowling greens under supervision. |
| Trainee Groundsperson | Supporting the preparation and upkeep of sports fields, school grounds, and community ovals. |
| Trainee Turf Racetrack Worker | Working within a team to ensure the safety and quality of turf surfaces for racing events. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current employment contract or letter of appointment
- ✓Position descriptions for trainee or support roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting sports turf experience
Machinery Operations
- ✓Equipment logbooks for basic mowers or tractors
- ✓Operational maintenance checklists for machinery
- ✓Verification of safe machinery handling under supervision
Turf Surface Preparation
- ✓Photos of turf preparation for matches or racing events
- ✓Work logs detailing grass renovation and establishment
- ✓Records of assisting with pressurised irrigation tasks
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Chemical application logs (if performed under supervision)
- ✓Evidence of participation in sustainable work practices
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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