362311: Greenkeeper 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.  Assessing Authority

• Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

traenquiries@dese.gov.au  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. 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 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

• 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