Sports Turf Technician Certificate
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Program Description
Weatherford College's Associate of Applied Science in Golf and Sports Turf Management prepares students for successful careers in the specialized field of turf management. This comprehensive program combines hands-on technical training with foundational business principles, equipping graduates with the expertise to maintain pristine playing surfaces for golf courses, sports fields, and recreational facilities.
The program features two stackable Level 1 Certificate pathways-Golf Turf Maintenance Technician and Sports Turf Technician-allowing students to gain valuable credentials while progressing toward their AAS degree. Students develop proficiency in irrigation systems, pest management, equipment operation, soil science, and sustainable turf practices through practical field experiences and industry-relevant coursework.
Graduates emerge ready for immediate employment as assistant superintendents, sports field managers, and turf specialists in a growing industry that values technical skill and environmental stewardship.
The program features two stackable Level 1 Certificate pathways-Golf Turf Maintenance Technician and Sports Turf Technician-allowing students to gain valuable credentials while progressing toward their AAS degree. Students develop proficiency in irrigation systems, pest management, equipment operation, soil science, and sustainable turf practices through practical field experiences and industry-relevant coursework.
Graduates emerge ready for immediate employment as assistant superintendents, sports field managers, and turf specialists in a growing industry that values technical skill and environmental stewardship.
Degree
Certificate Level 1
CIP Code
01.0607
Program Requirements
First Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
AGRI 1415 | Horticulture | 4 |
HALT 1305 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
HALT 1324 | Turfgrass Science and Management | 3 |
HALT 1327 | Horticultural Equipment Management | 3 |
HALT 2323 | Horticulture Pest Control I | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HALT 1333 | Landscape Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
HALT 1345 | Golf/Sportsfield/Park Management | 3 |
HALT 2312 | Turfgrass Maintenance | 3 |
HALT 2418 | Soil Fertility & Fertilizers | 4 |
Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Third Semester (Summer)
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HALT 1282 | Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management | 2 |
Sub-Total Credits | 2 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 31 | |