Greenkeeper

ANZSCO 362311

Description

Establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Alternative Titles

• Turf Keeper

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 3623 Greenkeepers

 

 

 

Description

establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

 

 

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

 

 

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) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register 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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 362311 Greenkeeper

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP