Major Group: 3 - Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 36 - Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | Minor Group: 362 - Horticultural Trades Workers | Unit Group: 3623 - Greenkeepers
Description: Establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Alternative Titles
Turf Keeper
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
UNIT GROUP 3623: GREENKEEPERS
Description: Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
- In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (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
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 top dressing lawns
installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
may maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens