3623 Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

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.

• 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

• 362312 Sports Turf Manager
• 362313 Sports Turf Trades Worker

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)

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