Learn to Manage Turf Surfaces for Sport
Sports turf is a special type of turf and differs from other kinds of turf. The main difference is that sports turf may suffer more wear and tear than ornamental lawns. An ornamental lawn may be walked over very little, and when it is walked upon the traffic is generally mild.
The degree to which sports turfs can withstand damage depends on things the frequency of use, the type of sports played on it, weather conditions, soil type, drainage, the type of turf grass cultivars growing in the turf, the health of the turf, and the level of care and maintenance.
This course assumes that students have some prior knowledge of turf grasses and maintenance or industry experience. It covers a range of different sports grounds including tennis, bowls, cricket, golf, and football. It is intended to provide a solid foundation in the selection, management, and maintenance of different types of sports grasses under a range of conditions.
Course Code: BHT202
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
What this Course Covers
There are ten lessons in this course:
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
Workload
Study when, where and however much you want. For most students, the course can be completed with a total of around 100 hours of study.
Extra Reading
The following books, available through this web site may be relevant supplementary reading for this course:
- Grasses
- Plant Pests and Diseases
Assessment
Self Assessment Tests are presented throughout the course. These are essentially an automated quiz. When you undertake a "SAT" or "Self Assessment Test", you will be able to see what you got correct, and what was incorrect; and in that way, you can identify your weaknesses.
Assignments are given at the end of each lesson. You should complete this assignment, paying careful attention to follow what is asked of you. It can be just as important to learn to work to specification, as it is to learn about the topic you are studying. Graduates who develop a habit of working to specification with vegetable growing, will impress others, and will be more efficient when self employed.
A Final Exam is offered upon satisfactory completion of all assignments. This is optional. If you choose to apply for and do this exam, you will have the possibility of obtaining a "formal credit" or "Pass Certification" for this course. A fee applies. The exam may be sat under prearranged conditions anywhere in the world. This college will award you a formal transcript, upon successful completion of the exam, as proof of your results.
Who This Course Is For?
- People wishing to work in sports turf industry trades as greenkeepers, grounds persons, and sportsground maintenance staff
- Anyone considering a business with a focus on sports turf repair and maintenance
- Current turf maintenance workers seeking to extend their skills
- Landscapers and gardeners wishing to expand their operations
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