1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 46 Skilled Agricultural and Horticultural Workers >> 462 Horticultural Tradespersons >> 4622 Greenkeepers >> 4622-11 Greenkeeper

4622-11	Greenkeeper
	Turf Curator
	Groundsman/woman

Establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas, associated plantings and synthetic surfaces used for sport.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

prepares seedbeds for new turf
establishes and maintains turf by watering with sprinkler systems, oversowing or overseeding damaged areas, and repairing green damage with sods
mows, rolls and levels turf
pegs and marks out lines and logos, installs nets, posts and stumps, and places sports equipment on playing areas
replants, repairs, aerates, fertilises and top dresses lawns
operates, maintains and adjusts hand and power driven equipment
constructs cricket wickets, tennis courts, bowling, croquet or golf greens
installs and maintains synthetic surfaces
may maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens