About the National Turf Education Working Group (NTWEG)

 

The National Turf Education Working Group was formed in 2003 following the National Turf Education Forum held during the 19th Australian Turfgrass Conference in Adelaide. 

The groups major focus is to monitor the educational pathway within the turf industry and make recommendations to Agrifoods on all issues affecting the pathway and its delivery. It is hoped the committee will increase communication between all parties and work towards creating a greater level of national consistency.

To date The National Education Working Group has produced a number of resources for students as well as Delivery and Assessment Guides to aid RTOs deliver the Turf Apprenticeship to a National Minimum endorsed by Industry Associations across Australia.

The National Turf Education Working Group are constantly looking for suggestions and issues regarding education that the industry in general feels needs to be addressed, updated and/or improved.

Meeting quarterly, the National Education Working Group has produced Delivery and Assessment Guides to aid RTOs deliver the turf apprenticeship to a national minimum standard that is endorsed and supported by industry associations across Australia.

For further information about the National Turf Education Working Group, contact current National NTEWG Chairperson, Chris Deppeler (Gordon TAFE) on cdeppeler@gordontafe.edu.au or ASTMA Education Manager Simone Staples on (03) 9548 8600 or simone@astma.com.au