Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Registered as an RTO

 

The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) is the leading professional Association for turf management in Australia.

Delivering Nationally Recognised Qualifications and industry-driven short courses, our training is delivered by experts with building and constructionyears of Turf Management knowledge and experience. Our tailored virtual and in-person apporach to training, gives students and workplaces the flexibility to manage studies and maintain work committments.

RTO Provider Number 46011. 

The Association provides training and delivers qualifications in AHC31319 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management and AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management, in addition to Chemical User / Refresher Training.

As a newly designated RTO, ASTMA is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for qualified sports turf managers across Australia. The association's commitment to excellence and professionalism will now extend to the development of skilled professionals through comprehensive training programs aligned with industry standards.

The Association will be delivering the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31319), Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51019) in a completely online training program, and Chemical User / Refresher Training (AHCSS00074) in both face to face and online formats.

Offering the Certificate III in South Australia and the Northern Territory, ASTMA training is designed to support the turf management industry who have experienced challenges over the past few years in obtaining Sports Turf Management qualifications. 

For those seeking a more advanced level of education or higher Qualifications, the ASTMA will offer the (AHC51019) Diploma of Sports Turf Management as a complete virtual program (100% Online).  The Diploma of Sports Turf Management program is designed to support those looking to further their education from regional and remote areas, or locations where the Diploma is currently not available.

       
 

Enrolments: ASTMA Courses for both the Certificate III and Diploma are open all-year round, meaning that students can enrol and commence study at any time throughout the year

For more information about the Qualifications offered by the ASTMA, visit:

 


 

Sports Turf Management Industry Certification Program

In 2020, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association launched a professional industry Certification Program for Sports Turf Managers, recognising leading turf manages and encouraging investment in education and continual professional development.  With over 200 Sports Turf Managers already certified from all areas of the industry, the Certification Program continues to grow, and provide an outstanding opportunity for professional recognition.   

Australia’s turf managers are among the best in the world. The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality, recognition and professionalism of the industry, in addition to promoting the industry and professionals to the public, and supports this commitment through managing the turf industry certification programs that provide a quality benchmark for the industry.

The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Certification Program is aimed at encouraging Turf Managers to invest in their continued professional development, and recognise the value and skills of turf managers to the Australian Sports & Recreation industry. 

The Certified Sports Turf Manager (CSTM) designation is bestowed upon turf managers who complete thorough requirements, and continue to invest in their personal and professional development. The CSTM designation is designed to be the most widely recognised industry standard, and the highest recognition that can be achieved by Sports Turf Managers and acknowledge as the leading Sports Turf professionals in the country.

Attaining Professional Certification enables use of the post-nominal letters (CSTM) as an acknowledgement of their Certified Professional status, e.g. John Citizen (CSTM)

 

Visit the Certification Program page to find out about the Sports Turf Management Industry Certification Program, and how to become industry recognised

 

 

 

Coming Events

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2025 Australian Sports Turf Management Conference

Date:
23 June 2025 - 26 June 2025
Time:
00:01 - 23:59

2025 sees the National Conference and Trade Exhibition return to Sydney for the first time in 24 years. The ASTMA have put together a great line up of local and international speakers with the inclusion of machinery and equipment demonstrations.

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Diploma enrolments now open for 2025

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