Education

Cert II resource workbook unveiled for 2011 

The National Turf Education Working Group has recently unveiled the Certificate II Sports Turf Management Resource Workbook. Sponsored by the AGCSA and Toro, the workbook (the cover of which is pictured right) contains full notes, worksheets and resources for the 10 core units of the Cert II in Sports Turf Management. The workbook was delivered to all TAFE institutions last month in time for the start of term one, 2011. 

For more information about the workbook, contact AGCSA events and education manager Simone Staples on (03) 9548 8600 or email simone@agcsa.com.au

The National Turf Education Working Group 

CERT II Sports Turf Management (PDF Download)

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The National Turf Education Working Group was formed in 2003 following the National Turf Education Forum held during the 19th Australian Turfgrass Conference in Adelaide. The working group has over the years included industry leaders such as Scott Mackay, Graeme Logan, John Odell, Adam Robertson and Daryl Sellar as well as legendary teachers such as Phil Ford, Frank Dempsey,  Brian Dale, Steve Dargy and Peter Le Riche

The groups major focus is to monitor the educational pathway within the turf industry and make recommendations to Agrifoods on all issues affecting the pathway.

It is hoped the committee will increase communication between all parties and work towards creating a degree of national consistency. To date The National Education Working Group has produced Delivery and Assessment Guides to aid RTOs deliver the Turf Apprenticeship to a National Minimum endorsed by Industry Associations across Australia.

We are constantly looking for suggestions and issues regarding education that the industry in general feels needs to be addressed. The group is scheduled to meet quarterly and is happy to address any issues or concerns brought to it.

The following representatives make up the National Education Working Group.

• Simone Staples (A.G.C.S.A.) 
• Wade Turner (NSWBGA/Queanbeyan B.C.)
• Mike Walker (STA, VIC)
• Frank Dempsey (STA, NSW)
• John Forrest (Challenger TAFE)
• Peter Le Riche (TAFE SA)
• Tony Apthorpe (Edgeworth B.C.)
• Mark Mitchell (TAFE NSW)
• Gary Lee (QLD TAFE)
• Bruce Davies (C.I.T. ACT)
• Malcolm Harris (NSWGCSA/Northbridge Golf Club)
• Graham Hart (Wodonga TAFE)
• Peter Fitzgerald (Gordon TAFE) 

For further information about the National Turf Education Working Group, contact AGCSA Education Manager Simone Staples on (03) 9548 8600 or simone@agcsa.com.au