VHT022 Certificate In Turf Care

To obtain this certificate you must complete 6 modules.Stand alone courses joined together to create a comprehensive knowledge set for those engaged in careers associated with turfing. understand the basic principle of horticulture and bolt on the specific streams appropriate to turf care and management.

h some experience, but no formal training in this industry
Access to highly regarded Horticulture and Turf experts in both Australia and the UK, to tutor you and provide mentoring as you work through the course, building both an understanding of turf management and networking within the industry.


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, Principal Distance Education


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Modules
Core Modules These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Certificate In Turf Care.
Horticulture I BHT101
Machinery & Equipment (Engineering I) BSC105
Turf Care BHT104
Irrigation - Gardens BHT210
Sports Turf Management BHT202
Turf Repair And Renovation BHT303


Note that each module in the Certificate In Turf Care 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

Lesson Outlines

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.