New Zealand Certificate in Sports Turf

New Zealand Sports Turf Institute Limited

Subject area

Horticulture

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Applicants, for whom English is a second/additional language, must achieve a score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training Version test, or equivalent.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate competence equivalent to the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Sports Turf) (Level 4).

a. Applicants who do not hold this qualification, are able to meet this requirment by:
i. Holding an equivalent recognised qualification or qualifications; or,
ii. Demonstrating current competence against the outcomes of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Sports Turf) (Level 4) through a process conducted by the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute.

Applicants must be work for in a sports turf enterprise in a position where they have team leadership responsibilities.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for people who have significant operational experience in the sports turf industry, or who are capable of transferring their prior skills and knowledge to the sports turf industry.

It recognises the technical skills and knowledge to manage sports turf operations to maximise effectiveness working autonomously within established parameters of a sports turf business.

Graduates will be able to work autonomously and may be managing others.