National Diplomas
National Diploma in Sports Turf Management (Level 6)
The National Diploma in Sports Turf Management provides training in higher level turf technical skills with a focus on investigation, research, design, and documentation. Credits gained for study in related areas such as management and business can also contribute towards this qualification which is designed for people looking to lead and advance in the turf industry.
Delivery is through a combination of Massey University papers, NZ Sports Turf Institute units and/or units gained from other tertiary providers and polytechs. The qualification structure allows cross crediting of certain units gained from completion of other qualifications such as National Certificates in Business (MDP) or First Line Management.
Diploma units are available for ongoing professional development without committing to the full qualification.
Sports Turf Industry Management Development Programme (MDP)
Developing key management skills.
Designed to develop and enhance key management skills, this programme is of vital interest to sports turf facility managers and administrators, turf managers and business in the sports turf industry. The programme is delivered through a series of regionally based, one to two day workshops and workplace applied assessments. Participants may select workshops of greatest relevance, or complete a full qualification package; the National Certificate in Business – Introductory – Level 4, followed by the National Diploma in Business – Level 5.
Topics include;
Management units are delivered by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators from Unitec Institute of Technology and ‘sports turf characteristics and requirements’ by NZ Sports Turf Institute agronomists.
The National Diploma in Sports Turf Management provides training in higher level turf technical skills with a focus on investigation, research, design, and documentation. Credits gained for study in related areas such as management and business can also contribute towards this qualification which is designed for people looking to lead and advance in the turf industry.
Delivery is through a combination of Massey University papers, NZ Sports Turf Institute units and/or units gained from other tertiary providers and polytechs. The qualification structure allows cross crediting of certain units gained from completion of other qualifications such as National Certificates in Business (MDP) or First Line Management.
Diploma units are available for ongoing professional development without committing to the full qualification.
Sports Turf Industry Management Development Programme (MDP)
Developing key management skills.
Designed to develop and enhance key management skills, this programme is of vital interest to sports turf facility managers and administrators, turf managers and business in the sports turf industry. The programme is delivered through a series of regionally based, one to two day workshops and workplace applied assessments. Participants may select workshops of greatest relevance, or complete a full qualification package; the National Certificate in Business – Introductory – Level 4, followed by the National Diploma in Business – Level 5.
Topics include;
- Communication and Reporting Skills
- Occupational Health and Safety Planning and Compliance
- Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- Accounting and Budgeting
- Business Planning and Strategic Management
- Event Management
- Business Law
- Marketing and Customer Relations
- Sports Turf Characteristics and Requirements
Management units are delivered by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators from Unitec Institute of Technology and ‘sports turf characteristics and requirements’ by NZ Sports Turf Institute agronomists.
