Turf Management and Greenkeeping Courses

Qualification -Associate Diploma Turf Duration icon 1500 hours Qualification icon Associate Diploma

A very sound foundation for a career in the turf industry Graduates may find employment in such positions as a superintendent, greens manager, sales or marketing representative, technician  etc.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Associate Diploma Turf

Qualification -Certificate in Horticulture (Turf) Duration icon 700 hours Qualification icon Certificate Modules icon 6 modules

The objective of the course is to: 
  • provide skills and knowledge essential to the industry sector chosen (ie the selected stream),  
  • understand the growth of turf species and the principles and practices used in establishment and maintenance of turf species in a range of situations. 
  • develop the ability to identify, describe and control a range of common turf pests, diseases and weeds. 
  • understand and operate machinery and equipment used in turf culture. 
  • develop basic landscape design and construction skills as needed by a greenkeeper.
This is a 700 hour course designed principally for turf workers at golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, or councils. Accredited through the International Accreditation & Recognition Council
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Certificate in Horticulture (Turf)

Sports Turf Management Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 10 lessons

This course assumes a basic knowledge of turf care, either through experience or prior study (eg. Our Turf Care course) From there it develops your ability to manage the maintenance of sports turf. It is relevant to the maintenance of all sports turf including golf courses, bowling clubs, playing fields, cricket wickets and other sporting facilities.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Sports Turf Management

Turf Care Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 11 lessons

Learn to create an Manage a Top Class Lawn

A comprehensive introduction to the identification, selection, culture and management of turf for commercial, recreational or home use. Taking approximately 100 hours to complete it is suitable as a basic course for people working with turf, such as on a golf course or bowling green, or for keen amateurs who wish to make the most of their home lawns.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Turf Care

Turf Repair And Renovation Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 10 lessons

A course specifically designed for people working with turf, as in golf courses, specialized gardeners and garden technicians, turf nurseries' personnel, and for every gardener that has extense or delicate turf areas to care for. The course develops your ability to diagnose and treat problems in turf efficiently.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Turf Repair And Renovation

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