Level 4 GMA Certificate in Sustainable Turf Management

LEVEL 4

GMA CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE TURF MANAGEMENT

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

For those that manage turfgrass and wish to consider more sustainable options in their practices, this qualification will develop knowledge of environmental and economic factors, allowing the student to maintain a surface at a defined level.

WHY SHOULD YOU ENROL?

As the inputs you make on a turf surface are measured and monitored, it is important to understand the impact they may have on both the playability and demands of the surface. Developing your knowledge of sustainability will have positive effects on budgets for years to come.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

This is an eight-month qualification (120 hours) and you can expect to carry out five hours of self-directed study per week. There is no practical element to this qualification.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Module 1: What is sustainability? Module 2: Managing for sustainability Module 3: Beyond sustainability Module 4: Sustainable turf management plan

HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

This qualification is assessed by the submission of a written report, typically regarding the management practices on your own site.