Occupation

342532 Sports Turf Trades Worker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

342532 Sports Turf Trades Worker

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 licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson (Sportsground)
  • Turf Tradesperson

Specialisations

  • Grounds Curator
  • Sportsground Foreperson

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Maintains turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition
  • Operates and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of turf surfaces
  • Applies treatments to maintain the health and appearance of turf surfaces
  • Repairs and renovates turf surfaces as needed, including reseeding and sodding
  • Monitors and controls pests and diseases affecting turf surfaces, and implements appropriate treatment measures
  • Inspects turf surfaces to identify and address any issues or hazards
  • Keeps records of maintenance activities, including fertilisation, pest control, and irrigation schedules
  • Provides maintenance advice to management