Course CodeBHT104Fee CodeS3Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationStatement of Attainment Turf and Lawn Care Course: a self paced foundation course through online learning Work in the Turf Industry - this can be a great starting point. With an understanding of lawns and lawn care; start your own lawn care business. Seek employment with a golf course, sports ground or other turf facility. When planning a new lawn, or renovating an old one, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different grasses, and why certain grasses are used in preference to others. The intended or actual use (and maintenance) of a particular area is the deciding factor. This course teaches you about the different grasses, the techniques used to establish them and the measures that must be taken to maintain an acceptable surface. Lesson Structure There are 11 lessons in this course: Introduction Benefits of Turf History of Turf Turf Varieties Lawn Mixes What Lawn to Grow Where Turf Grass Physiology Scope and Nature of Grass Morphology of a Typical Grass Plant The Grass Flower Identifying other Distinguishing Characteristics Grass Roots Grass Shoots Root Shoot Ratio Recuperative Potential Ways of Identifying a GrassKey to Common Turf Grasses Identification Tips for Rye grasses, Bents, Fescues and others Descriptions of Major Warm Season Grasses; couch, zoysia, carpet grass Turf Establishment Introduction Soil Preparation Seeding; seed quality, planting method, after planting care Sodding or Instant Turf Other Techniques; plugging, stolonizing, sprigging, chitted seed Work Scheduling Estimating Costs Soils Understanding soil, introduction and texture Soil Blends pH, Buffering Improving SoilsCalculating Quantities of Soil Needed Nutrition Fertilizing Turf Drainage Turf Weed Problems Introduction How Weeds are Spread Non Chemical Weed Control in Turf Chemical weed Control in Turf Effective and Safe Herbicide Use Turf Pests and Diseases Introduction Chemical and Non Chemical Control Dry Patch Heat Scals Algae Mosses Chemical Contamination of Turf Damping Off Brown Patch Fairy Rings Dollar Spot Rust Smut Pests occuring in Turf Grass Review of Commonly Used Pesticides and Fungicides Spraying Equipment Domestic Lawn Care Program Turf Maintenance Techniques Introduction Turf Mowers Mowing Guidelines Length of Cut Getting a Clean Cut To Catch or Not to Catch Pattern of Cutting Cutting Steep Slopes After Mowing, and lawn clippings Mower Safety Other Turf Maintenance Techniques Irrigation - An Overview Water and Plant Growth Managing water retention and loss Understanding movement of Soil Water Types of Soil Water Testing for Soil Water Estimating Water Needs Irrigating Turf Rate, Timing and Period for Watering Cyclic Watering, Pulse Watering Irrigation Equipment Playing Fields and Bowling Greens Gradients for Sporting Facilities Dimensions for Sports Facilities Construction Procedure for a Playing Field General Specs for Golf Course Preparation Cricket Wicket Construction Maintenance and Repair of Turf Wickets Marking a Wicket Treatment after Play Managing Established Turf Introduction Golf Course Care and Maintenance Mowing Watering Renovation Fertilizing Weed Control Establishing Ornamental Turf Introduction Turf in Shade Establishent of Ornamental Turf Planning and environmental auditing Aims Identify the range of grasses and other species available for turf culture. Explain the management of soils for growing turf. Identify methods for the establishment of turf. Explain the management of problems in turf including weeds, pests and diseases. Explain maintenance practices used in turf management. Plan the development of different turfs used for sport. Develop plans to establish a turfed area. Develop management strategies for the care of established turf. Scope of the Turf Management Turf Management is a great deal more complex than what many people think; and those who work in this industry include very highly skilled, experienced and well paid experts. To reach the top of this industry, a person needs to develop knowledge and skills in several different areas, including: Horticultural Techniques -growing plants (specifically turf species) Scientific Knowledge -soil science, botany, pathology, etc Management Skills -to manage people, materials, equipment, etc Machinery and Equipment -using, maintaining, repairing etc As your career develops, you may end up specialising in one area of turf; or you may continue to be involved in many. Why Study this Course with ACS? ACS tutors are all dedicated to your learning - your tutor is on a one to one basis We pride ourselves on prompt replies to students' questions We encourage student - tutor interaction Our courses are written by professionals who have worked in the field of horticulture Our courses are constantly under review We are proud of our ability to produce quality graduates. Join ACS for a quality education! HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. 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