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National code: AHC31319

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management at Ryde

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years 2 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

7 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

7 hours

Fee details

Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.

$2,620

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Mondays from 8.00am to 3.45pm commencing 12 July 2021. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer and multiple choice

  • Skills assessments: demonstration under observation, case studies

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

  • Portfolio: showing samples of work

  • Workplace log book

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • ​There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

  • ​If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to purchase VETRES chemical application resource package from the College bookshop. Price to be advised.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

    • an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
    • employed full time
    • signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
    • seeking to gain skills and knowledge to work in the sports turf industry after successful completion.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 23 Units of competency, including 18 core and 5 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304

  • Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307

  • Install drainage systems AHCDRG305

  • Install pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG345

  • ... 5

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Ryde

Set in 25 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with views to the Blue Mountains, TAFE NSW Ryde is an internationally renowned specialist training centre for hospitality, tourism, horticulture and environmental management. As the largest hospitality training centre in the Asia-Pacific region, hospitality students have the opportunity to train in commercially equipped kitchens, bars, cafes as well as the Ambassador Restaurant. Additionally, TAFE NSW Ryde boasts one of the largest horticulture training centres in the world, featuring computerised glasshouses, landscape design studios, a full size cricket pitch, golf green and a bowling green.

Campus address

250 Blaxland Road Ryde 2112

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

West Ryde Station is 1900 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Computer labs

  • Conference rooms

  • Library

  • Various specialist classrooms

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed