The Turf Management Level III Qualification is for persons interested in outdoor sports and the maintenance of sporting facilities as a career. The work involves the coordination of a wide range of turf maintenance and establishment activities; supervising work routines and evaluation of staff performance; operating specialized machinery; constructing turf playing surfaces; installing irrigation and drainage systems; managing pests and turf grass disorders; cultivating turf; and preparing surfaces for play. The incumbent should be a good communicator who plans work, follows emergency procedures, and observe workplace OSH requirements.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs:
 Job title: Grounds person, Greens supervisor, Sod Farm Manager

Career path – articulation and specialization
After achieving this AGH30117 NVQ Level III in Horticulture – Turf Management, individuals could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in the Agriculture Industry, Horticulture Sector.

• Listing ID: 3971
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Agricultural Science
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: AGH30117
• ISCED Code: 08 Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Veterinary- 081 Agriculture- 081 2 Horticulture
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Occupational Standards Development Department
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: AGH20117 NVQ Level 2 in Turf Management
  Individuals may enter level AGH30117 NVQ Level III in Horticulture – Turf Management in the Agriculture Industry with relevant level vocational experience and qualification. Where lower level qualification plans exist, these MUST be completed