The Advanced 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 objective of the course is to:
- 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.
The course requires the completion of four (4) modules and all assignments and passing an exam in each of the four (4) subjects selected from the list below:
