Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

**Indicative skill level:**

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.

**Tasks include:**

- 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