Course Code | VHT002U |
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Qualification | Certificate |
Payment Options | Upfront & Payment Plans |
Delivery | Online & Correspondence |
Duration | 700 Hours |
DISTANCE EDUCATION - TURF COURSE - HOME STUDY
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A 700 hour course designed principally for turf workers at golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, councils and more. This course is similar to other VHT002 horticulture certificates in its introductory (core) units, but devotes 50% of the course to topics specifically related to turf culture, species and management.
Turf Professionals work in all sorts of places, including:
Recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council
"Over almost 20 years, I've seen lots of people come through our Turf courses and move on to wonderful careers in everything from golf courses to parks management and profitable small businesses" John Mason DipHortSc, FPLA, FIOH,
How the Course is Structured
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.
The course is divided into two parts, and involves completing all assignments and passing an exam in each of six modules listed below. Exam fees apply.
Core Modules | These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Certificate In Horticulture (Turf). |
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Engineering I - Machinery & Equipment BSC105 | |
Horticulture I BHT101 | |
Turf Care BHT104 | |
Irrigation (Gardens) BHT210 | |
Sports Turf Management BHT202 | |
Turf Repair And Renovation BHT303 | |
Note that each module in the Certificate In Horticulture (Turf) is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
Horticulture I
1.Plant Identification
2.Planting
3.Introduction to Soils
4.Introduction to Nutrition
5.Introduction to Water Management
6.Pruning
7.Weeds
8.Foundations of Pests and Diseases
9.Landscaping
10.Plant Propagation
11.Introduction to Lawns
12.Arboriculture
Turf Care
1.Introduction - Turf Varieties
2.Turf Grass Physiology
3.Turf Establishment
4.Soils
5.Turf Weed Problems
6.Turf Pests and Diseases
7.Turf Maintenance Techniques
8.Irrigation - An Overview
9.Playing Fields & Bowling Greens
10.Managing Established Turf
11.Establishing Ornamental Turf
Machinery and Equipment
1.Engine Operation
2.Hydraulics
3.Machinery Components
4.Hand Tools
5.Power Tools
6.Tractors
7.Equipment Maintenance
8.Specific Workplace Requirements
Sports Turf Management
1.Turf Variety Selection
2.Mowing - selection, use and maintenance of equipment.
3.Cultivation Techniques -spiking, coring, thatch removal and other techniques.
4.Preparing for Play on Sports grounds - rolling, marking, etc.
5.Preparing for Play of Greens - rolling, marking, etc.
6.Turf Protection & Preservation
7.Irrigation & Drainage
8.Soil Treatment & Sprays - pesticides, fertilisers, etc.
9.Evaluate Maintenance Facilities
10.Develop a Management Plan.
Turf Repair and Renovation
1.Understanding Turf Deterioration - physiological and biological responses.
2.Repair & Renovation Equipment - use and repair of applicable equipment.
3.Turf Cultivation Techniques
4.Health Improvement Techniques -pest control, feeding, watering, etc.
5.Optimising Turf Usage
6.Replacing Damaged Turf - techniques for replacement.
7.Renovation of Degraded Turf - techniques to repair and renovated turf.
8.Eradicating Turf Weeds
9.Treating Aeration and Drainage Problems - compaction, etc.
10.Managing a Turf Nursery.
Irrigation
1.Introduction to Irrigation
2.Soil Characteristics & Problems
3.Estimating Plant Needs & Irrigation Scheduling
4.Drainage
5.Types of Irrigation Systems
6.Trickle Systems
7.Design Specifications
8.Pumps & Filters
9.Selecting the Right System for a Plant
10.Design & Operation of Systems.
OPPORTUNITIES IN TURF
Turf tradesmen and professionals are employed by:
Career Pathways
We provide advice and support to all of our students; and are happy to talk to you about planning a pathway that gives you the best chance of reaching the career goals you have set yourself.
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How will this course advance my career?
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Studies prove, time and again, that college-educated workers earn more than those with only a high school qualification. College graduates often enjoy additional benefits, including greater job opportunities and promotions. Though the proof for greater earning potential exists, some might wonder whether the cost of the education warrants the overall expense in the long run.
College Graduate vs. Non-Graduate Earnings
The National Centre for Education Statistics (NCES) analyses employee earnings data biennially, according to education level. Findings indicate that workers with a qualification earn significantly more than those without. Since the mid-1980s, education has played a large part in potential wages, with bachelor's degree holders taking home an average of 66% more than those with only a high school diploma do. While college-educated workers' wages have increased over the past two decades, those with only a high school education have seen decreases in annual salaries in the same time period (nces.ed.gov).
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