Turfgrass Management

Build a Career in the Growing Turfgrass and Golf Course Industry

Launch an exciting, hands-on career in the turfgrass industry with the two-year Turfgrass Management Diploma at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. This program prepares students for professional roles in sports turf, golf course maintenance, landscaping, and turfgrass science, combining technical instruction with extensive real-world experience.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the program, students learn the theory and techniques behind turfgrass maintenance and landscape management, with a focus on environmental sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Key areas of study include:

Learn directly from industry-experienced faculty while applying your knowledge in our unique “living lab” environment.

Hands-On Training in a Real-World Setting

Olds College provides hands-on learning using advanced turf and landscape infrastructure, including:

This immersive experience allows students to develop practical, job-ready skills from day one.

Work-Integrated Learning: Field Schools + Paid Internships

Gain valuable real-world experience through structured work placements. The program includes:

These opportunities let students apply their learning on actual golf courses, sports fields, and landscaping projects while networking with industry professionals.

Program Accreditation & Certification

Upon graduation, students are prepared to write the Alberta Pesticide Assistant Certification exam—an important credential for turfgrass professionals in Canada.

Career Opportunities in Turfgrass Management

Graduates of the Turfgrass Management Diploma program are prepared for high-demand roles in a variety of sectors, including:

The program also opens doors to self-employment and contract work in turf and landscape services

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: For Indians The applicant must have 33% and above for Grade 12, and 6.0/10 or 53% and above for college.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: minimum 6 in each module PTE: minimum 55 in each module TOEFL (iBT): Minimum overall score of 80 with at least 18 in each section Duolingo: Minimum overall score of 110
  • Special Requirement: For Indians The applicant must have at least 40% in Grade 12 English, 44% in Math (either in Grade 12 or Grade 10), and at least 40% in two of Biology, Chemistry, or Science in Grade 10, OR one of these subjects in Grade 12. For Africans The applicant must have at least 50% in English, 55% or better in Math, and 50% or better in one of Biology, Chemistry, or Science in high school.
Refund Policy

We understand that plans can sometimes change. If you need to cancel your enrollment, here is a detailed explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals work at Olds College of Information & Technology.

✅ Tuition Refund Eligibility

That there will be Tuition Fee Refund only in the following conditions:

  1.  If you cancel your admission within four months before the program begins and provide proof that your Study Permit application was rejected.

  2. If you cancel your admission within four months before the program begins and provide proof that your Study Permit application has not been processed yet.

If you meet these two conditions, you can request a refund for the tuition fees and deposit you have paid. Please note that a $300 CAD processing fee will be deducted from your refund.

❌ Non-Refundable Situations

Your tuition deposit and any first-term tuition or fees that you have paid will not be refunded under the following conditions:

  • You have already been issued a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) by the college. Once this letter is issued, your fees become non-refundable regardless of your study permit status.

  • You cancel your admission less than four months before your program start date and do not provide proof that your Study Permit was denied or is still in process.

  • You cancel your admission after your Study Permit has already been approved. At this stage, it is assumed you are ready to attend, and cancellation does not qualify for a refund.

  • You do not inform the college of your cancellation before the program begins. If you fail to notify the college ahead of time and simply do not show up, you will not receive any refund.

These rules apply to all international students, and no exceptions will be made in the situations listed above.

* Deferral Policy (Postponing Your Admission)

If you cannot start your studies on the scheduled date, you may be able to defer (delay) your enrollment to a future intake, but certain conditions apply:

  • You are allowed to defer your admission only once. Multiple deferrals are not permitted.

  • You may only defer if your Study Permit has not been denied. If your permit was rejected, deferral is not an option—you must reapply for admission.

  • Your deferral request must be submitted before your program start date. If you wait until after the program has started, you will not be eligible for a deferral.

If approved, your tuition and deposit will be carried forward to the new intake.

 

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $160
  • LOA Deposit: $5,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $19,500
  • Total Tuition Fee: $37,500
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September 2025
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