Parks & Sport Fields Courses
Looking to jumpstart your career in parks and sports field maintenance? You’ve come to the right place! Our RFABC courses offer all the training you need to thrive in this exciting field. Complete our courses and you’ll earn certifications that can help you land jobs with top organizations like school boards, universities, colleges, and municipalities. Don’t miss out on turning your passion into a rewarding career!
Registration Fee:Member Rate: $415 | Non-Member Rate: $490
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Parks & Sport Fields Operator 1
Build the foundational skills needed to maintain safe, functional and high-quality parks and sport fields through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training.
This two-day, 16-hour course covers turf management, irrigation, ball diamond construction and maintenance, equipment care, safety and other essential aspects of parks and sport field operations.
What You’ll Learn
- Grass types and turf management
- Irrigation
- Ball diamond construction
- Ball diamond specialty maintenance
- Weed and pest control
- Community gardens
- Equipment maintenance
- Public relations
- Workplace safety
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Hands-On Learning
Participants will put their learning into practice through outdoor activities, including measuring and marking ball diamonds, along with facility tours and other practical components.
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Prerequisite
Participants must have sufficient written and verbal English proficiency to participate in the course and complete the required assessments.
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What You’ll Need
Participants should come prepared for outdoor, hands-on activities and wear suitable outdoor clothing.
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ℹ️ Funding Information
Did you know that this RFABC course is eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant? You could receive up to 80% of the course cost. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Courses
Sorry, there are no courses scheduled at this time. Please email education@rfabc.com to express your interest for future courses.
Registration Fee:Member Rate: $415 | Non-Member Rate: $490
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Parks & Sport Fields 2
Build on your Parks and Sport Fields Operator 1 knowledge with more advanced training in parks, landscaping and outdoor facility operations.
This two-day, 16-hour course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities and facility tours, covering everything from landscaping and plant care to trails, specialty parks and project management.
What You’ll Learn
- Plant beds and hanging baskets
- Soil testing
- Landscaping
- Composting
- Vandalism prevention and management
- Pruning and tree planting
- Trails and campgrounds
- Parks-related bylaws
- Project management
- Skateboard parks
- Dog parks
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Hands-On Learning
Participants will take part in outdoor group work and facility tours, providing opportunities to apply course concepts in practical settings.
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Prerequisite
Participants must have successfully completed RFABC Parks and Sport Fields Operator 1 or an equivalent course.
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Course Requirement
Participants must have sufficient written and verbal English proficiency to participate in the course and complete the required assessments.
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What You’ll Need
Participants should come prepared for outdoor, hands-on activities and wear suitable outdoor clothing.
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ℹ️ Funding Information
Did you know that this RFABC course is eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant? You could receive up to 80% of the course cost. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Courses
Sorry, there are no courses scheduled at this time. Please email education@rfabc.com to express your interest for future courses.
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