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Certificate In Horticulture (Turf)
Certificate
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code: VHT002
“This is equivalent to doing a Trade Certificate and places an emphasis on the cultural practices of caring for grounds, golf courses and turfed areas. - Tracey Morris Dip.Hort., Cert.Hort., Cert III Organic Farming.
The Certificate in Horticulture (Turf) is a vocationally oriented and accredited course comprising both studies in both general horticulture and in turf care and management. It is designed principally for turf workers at golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, or councils.
Lesson Structure
To obtain this certificate you must satisfactorily complete all set tasks and assessments of six (6) core modules.
Note that each module in the Certificate is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
Aims
- 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.
Core Modules
- Horticulture for Beginners (I)
- Turf Care
- Sports Turf Management
- Turf Repair And Renovation
- Machinery & Equipment (Engineering I)
- Irrigation - Crops
Delivery
- Correspondence
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