Training

Other Training Qualifications

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Modern Apprenticeships is a quality training pathway for young people. The Sports Turf Management apprenticeship aims to attract able and motivated young New Zealanders aged 16 to 21 into a turf industry career.

All Modern Apprentices work to a personal training plan and aim to achieve nationally-recognised industry standards and qualifications at levels 3 and 4 of the National Qualification Framework. Each apprentice is assigned a Co-ordinator who actively supports the trainee and employer throughout the Apprenticeship.


Limited Credit Training Packages

Limited credit training packages can be tailored to individual and group requirements, without the need to commit to a full qualification.

For example; 
  • Cricket pitch preparation and Renovation.
  • Workplace Health and Safety packages plus GROWSAFE® and Approved Handler.
  • Turf machinery operation, maintenance and safety.
  • Weed and pest management, and basic turf care.
  • Turf management related issues for administrators of sports turf facilities.
  • Training packages for cricket ground managers.
On-site workshop style delivery is available (minimum numbers apply), along with correspondence and on-job training options.

 

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