Level 2 GMA Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance

Level 2 GMA Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance

What is involved in studying for this qualification?

There are 8 modules in this qualification:
•  Soils
•  Fertilisers and nutrients
•  Plant classification and identification
•  Grasses and seeds
•  Weeds, pests, diseases, conditions, mosses and algae
•  Turf Maintenance activities
•  Maintaining turfgrass surfaces
•  Health and safety

The estimated study for the course is 180 hours, with the course lasting a maximum of 11-months from the date of enrolment. Candidates are able to enrol on to another of these courses, for additional fees, if they do not complete the course within the required time scale.

Why should I enrol for this qualification?
This qualification is ideal for someone with several years of experience wishing to gain an initial formal qualification in turf maintenance, but who do not wish to attend a college course, or who do not want to create a portfolio of evidence. This qualification may also be beneficial for people who have completed other Level 2 qualifications and who wish to further develop their understanding of technical aspects of turf maintenance. There is no practical work involved with this qualification.

What are the entry requirements? 
There are no entry requirements for this course, although you should have a keen interest in turf maintenance. Candidates should ideally have a minimum of one year’s experience to gain the most from the course.

What is the cost of the qualification?
Pricing details for the full course are available further down this page. 

How can it be studied?
The course will be through distance / home study learning, with tutor support primarily by email. A detailed syllabus and course study plan is provided along with a course textbook and specific web links which provide further learning material.

How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed by sitting two 1½ hour written examination papers;  Assessment dates are agreed at the start of the course.

What can I do after this course?
There are a range of progression opportunities, including the GMA Level 3 Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management, or other relevant Level 3 qualifications.

Extensions and Deadlines
GMA are here to support you in your studies and understand that everybody’s circumstances are different and change on a frequent basis. Having a formal deadline to work to on your qualification will help you focus on successful completion.

Please read and consider the following statement whilst you complete your application.

These qualifications (excluding the Awards) take 9-11 months to complete – upon enrolment you will receive a welcome email stating your formal start and expected end date.
Whilst these qualifications are based on self-directed study your tutor is there to support your studies should you have any questions.

Should your studies overrun or you believe there are extenuating circumstances* which may prevent you from completing in a timely manner the GMA will allow you access to your qualification for UPTO a further 12 months from the expected end date. Should you not complete your qualification within that period access to the qualification will be suspended and you will need to pay for your qualification again.

*Extenuating circumstances are usually personal or health problems that we define as: “Exceptional, short-term events which are outside of a student's control and have a negative impact upon their ability to prepare for or take (sit) an assessment."

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