The WSQ Diploma in Landscape Management (Turf, Sports Ground and Greens) is specially designed for Landscape Managers in the field of turf, sports ground and golf course maintenance, practitioners who aspire to be a Certified turf grass professional accredited with CUGE and for mid-career switches who aspire to build a career in the specialist field of turf, sports ground and golf course maintenance.

CUGE offers 7 Core WSQ units, 5 Sector Core WSQ Units and 4 Elective WSQ units for trainees. To achieve a Full WSQ Qualification of Diploma Certificate in Landscape Operations (Turf, Sports Ground and Greens), the trainee will have to be certified competent in 7 Core WSQ units, 5 Sector Core WSQ units and 2 Elective WSQ units. Trainees will achieve the Statement of Attainment when certified competent in each WSQ unit.

The WSQ Diploma in Landscape Management (Turf, Sports Ground and Greens) comprises:

7 WSQ Core Units

LS-HS-401C Interpret the principles of botany and plant physiology as applied to horticultural practices
LS-HS-402C-1 Interpret soil/media amelioration needs
LS-HS-403C-1 Develop an integrated Plant and Landscape Health Management Plan
LS-HM-401C-1 Develop and environmental management plan for a worksite
LS-PB-401C-1 Monitor and evaluate developed budgets
LS-PB-402C-1 Cost and estimate products and services
ESS-WSH-401G-1 Workplace Safety and Health – Managerial

5 WSQ Sector Core Units

LS-BE-409S-1 Manage sports turf facilities
LS-HM-410S-1 Select turf for sports grounds and greens
LS-HM-411S-1 Develop a sports turf maintenance program
LS-HM-412S-1 Develop, monitor and maintain irrigation and drainage systems
LS-MT-401E-1 Implement and manage the machinery and equipment operational plan for an enterprise

4 WSQ Elective Units

LS-HM-401S-1 Develop water resources management practices
LS-HM-410E-1 Develop sports turf playing surfaces including drainage and irrigation systems designs
LS-PB-402S-1 Manage landscape or horticultural based business operations
LS- PB-403S-1 Recognise and manage the implications of legislative requirements on industry management and work practices