Description
Establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
- Turf Keeper
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
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.