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Certificate II in Sports Turf Management

Training Package: AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

Usage: Current

Overview

The AHC20919 Certificate II in Sports Turf Management equips you with essential skills to maintain high-quality turf on sports fields, golf courses, and other recreational surfaces. You'll learn practical techniques in mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, pest and weed control, soil health management, and basic machinery operation. This course is perfect for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to enter the horticulture and sports turf sector. Through hands-on training, you'll become job-ready for entry-level positions. Upon completion, you can pursue roles such as turf technician, assistant groundskeeper, or sports turf labourer, with opportunities to advance in the industry or further your studies.

Industry Context

The sports turf industry in Australia is crucial for maintaining safe and playable surfaces for sports like cricket, football, golf, and tennis. Professionals ensure turf is healthy, sustainable, and visually appealing. With this qualification, you can enter job roles such as turf technician, groundsperson, or assistant curator at venues like sports clubs, golf courses, and local councils. Career pathways include progressing to higher certificates or diplomas in sports turf management, leading to supervisory positions like head curator or turf farm manager, within the broader horticulture and agriculture sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Certificate II in Sports Turf Management cover?

This qualification covers foundational skills in turf maintenance, including mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, soil health, and basic machinery operation, preparing you for entry-level roles in the industry.

What are the entry requirements for this qualification?

There are no formal entry requirements, but a keen interest in horticulture and physical fitness is advantageous. Some training providers may have specific age or educational prerequisites.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this course?

Graduates can pursue roles such as turf technician, groundsperson, assistant curator, or sports turf labourer in settings like golf courses, sports clubs, local councils, and turf farms across Australia.

How is this qualification delivered?

It is typically delivered through a mix of on-the-job training, classroom-based learning, and online components via registered training organisations (RTOs) in Australia, focusing on practical skills.

How long does it take to complete?

The course usually takes 6 to 12 months to complete, depending on factors like study mode (full-time or part-time) and individual prior experience.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 03 April 2026