The sports turf industry caters for the professional and lifestyle aspirations of a wide range of people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and physical capabilities.
Whether you are looking for a full time career opportunity, are at a ‘turning point’ in your life, or are a volunteer, the Sports Turf industry and the NZ Sports Turf ITO probably have the solution for you.
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Modern Apprenticeships
If you are between 16 - 21 years of age, and are enrolled in the Level 4 National Certificate in Sports Turf Management, then you can qualify for a Modern Apprenticeship in the sports turf industry.
To learn more, contact the following Modern Apprenticeship Coordination (MAC) provider organisations:
New Zealand Sports Turf Institute: www.nzsti.org.nz
Northland Polytechnic: www.northland.ac.nz/Pages/Home.aspx
Southern Group Training Trust: www.apprenticeships.net
The Gateway Program
This is an excellent opportunity for school students to gain experience in practical skills which are essential to the turf industry. Should you choose to continue your training, the unit standards you accomplish can be credited towards National Certificate qualifications.
In the Gateway programme, you will learn practical or 'on-job' turf management skills. You may also complete some skills by distance learning (correspondence studies). These skills are detailed in the unit standards which apply to particular areas of turf management.
Make contact with the NZSTITO to find out about a Gateway programme in your area.
