Level 6 GMA Professional Certificate in Turf Surface Consulting

Level 6 GMA Professional Certificate in Turf Surface Consulting

What is involved in studying for this qualification?

There are 2 modules in this qualification:
•  Processes involved in developing a consultancy report
•  Create a consultancy report

The estimated study time 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 is the GMA's highest level qualification and is ideal for people who have a wealth of industry experience and who wish to engage in consultancy activities to help raise the standard of grounds care throughout the industry. The course provides someone with the skills needed to create a consultancy report and engage in consultancy work – it doesn’t qualify anyone to be a consultant though as there are many facets – experiences and technical qualifications, ideally to degree level, that are also needed.

What are the entry requirements?
You must have achieved a minimum of a Level 4 qualification with at least 7 years relevant industry experience, or a minimum of 12 years relevant industry experience. Candidates without an appropriate qualification must be able to demonstrate, and be satisfied themselves, that they have the skills and experience necessary to undertake the demands of this high level 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 expert tutor support by email and telephone. A detailed syllabus and course study plan is provided along with a course textbook and specific web links which provide further learning material. We are aiming to create our own learning material so this course can also be studied online.

How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed by each candidate submitting a written report. There are 2 assessment periods during the year: June and December.

What can I do after this course?
Claim your CPD hours/points upon successful achievement of the qualification.

Provide high level advice and guidance for an employer; Set up your own turf consultancy business (part-time or full-time) or potentially work as a sub-contractor for the GMA’s turfcare advisory service. Holders of this qualification may use the designatory letters PCert(TSC).

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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