Lays the foundation of knowledge of the most common maintenance practices carried out on a golf course

Learn how machinery, their performance and efficiency impact workforce effectiveness and quality of a golf course

Identify the fundamental characteristics of common turf grass species and produce and maintain new grass areas

Learn to identify, characterise and control pests, weeds, diseases and disorders commonly found on a golf course

Acquire skills required for applying fertilisers, knowledge of plant foods and the subsequent effects on sports turf

Identify the properties of a soil that make them suitable or unsuitable for sportsturf

The Drainage and irrigation course is designed to lay the foundation of knowledge of drainage and irrigation practices carried out on a golf course.

(SAQA IDs 10622)

(SAQA IDs 254460, 13927)

(SAQA IDs 252175, 254455,254463)

(SAQA IDs 115855;242560;252176;252181;252182) Programme Outcomes In this learning programme, we will be covering the following learning outcomes: • Establish sustainable organisational structures for sport. • Manage project finances. • Manage the business components of a sports organisation. • Create, maintain, and update record keeping systems. • Explain the role of governance structures in sport.