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3425 Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3425 Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

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

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

342531 Sports Turf Manager

Manages fine turf sporting facilities, and supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Sportsground Manager

Specialisations

  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Head Curator (Sportsground)

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Plans and schedules the maintenance and upkeep of fine turf sporting facilities
  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff
  • Develops and implements turf management programs to maintain and improve the condition of sporting facilities
  • Manages sports facility irrigation systems and ensures proper watering
  • Manages the treatment and prevention of pests and disease to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on the condition and maintenance of sports turf facilities
  • Coordinates with other departments or organisations for the use of sporting facilities
Occupation

342532 Sports Turf Trades Worker

Maintains fine turf sporting facilities and related irrigation systems, and diagnoses, treats and prevents turf pests and diseases to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson (Sportsground)
  • Turf Tradesperson

Specialisations

  • Grounds Curator
  • Sportsground Foreperson

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Maintains turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition
  • Operates and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of turf surfaces
  • Applies treatments to maintain the health and appearance of turf surfaces
  • Repairs and renovates turf surfaces as needed, including reseeding and sodding
  • Monitors and controls pests and diseases affecting turf surfaces, and implements appropriate treatment measures
  • Inspects turf surfaces to identify and address any issues or hazards
  • Keeps records of maintenance activities, including fertilisation, pest control and irrigation schedules
  • Provides maintenance advice to management