Report for 362311 Greenkeeper
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Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- preparing seedbeds for new turf
- establishing and maintaining turf by watering, over sowing or over seeding, and repairing green damage
- mowing, rolling and levelling turf
- pegging and marking out lines and logos, installing nets, posts and stumps, and placing other sports equipment on playing areas
- operating and maintaining hand and power-driven equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers and line marking equipment
- constructing cricket wickets, tennis courts, and bowling, croquet, and golf greens
- replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilising and topdressing lawns
- diagnosing, treating, and preventing turf pests and diseases
- installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
- may maintain buildings, fences, and surrounding gardens
- may oversee and coordinate workers maintaining sports turf facilities
Occupations:
- 362312 Sports Turf Manager
- 362313 Sports Turf Trades Worker
362312 Sports Turf Manager
Alternative Title:
- Sportsground Manager
Manages fine turf sporting facilities and supervises and coordinates the activities of sports turf tradespersons and maintenance staff. Registration or licencing may be required.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisation:
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Head Curator (Sportsground)
362313 Sports Turf Trades Worker
Alternative Titles:
- Greenkeeper
- Groundsperson (Sportsground)
- Turf Tradesperson
Maintains fine turf sporting facilities and related irrigation systems; and diagnoses, treats and prevents turf pests and diseases to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities. Registration or licencing may be required.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisations:
- Grounds Curator
- Sportsground Foreperson