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A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields in a range of facilities. You’ll look after grassed or turfed surfaces with a range of tasks including mowing, irrigating, weed control and aeration. Groundspeople also prepare line markings on fields and may install other sporting fixtures such as nets or goal posts. You may have to repair damage to fields after sporting events or tend to any issues such as pests or diseases.
Groundspeople should enjoy working outdoors and be willing to work in a range of weather conditions. It's important that you can be part of a team and communicate well with colleagues. A Groundsperson should be physically fit and able to perform manual labour tasks.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Groundsperson.
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The AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management is for qualified greenkeepers (including golf course superintendents and sports turf managers) needing leadership and management skills. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to develop a chemical use strategy, recruit and manage staff, produce written budgets and financial reports — as well as gain advanced skills in plant and soil management, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, and turf renovation. Enquire now for upcoming training dates and elective choices..
Average duration: 12 months.
The AHC20919 Certificate II in Sports Turf Management provides skills for entry-level workers in green-keeping. The sports turf industry expects this qualification for roles such as Groundsperson or Assistant Green Keeper. Suitable for an Australian Traineeship, it involves routine tasks under supervision with limited judgement. It also serves as a pre-apprenticeship or school-based programme for introducing sports turf management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
The UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply or vegetation control industries as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker. It covers vegetation control near live electrical apparatus and includes compliance with relevant legislation, industry guidelines, and codes of practice for safe work. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is a great way to get started in a career managing grassed playing surfaces. Whether you plan to work for a sports facility, government department or other organisation, this course will give you the skills you need to keep turf surfaces in peak condition. You’ll learn to establish a playing surface and maintain turfed facilities. The course covers plant nutrition, weed control, plant pests and disorders and irrigation systems. The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management covers a range of core and elective subjects to prepare you for work in this industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including preparing and applying chemicals, troubleshooting irrigation systems and taking soil samples. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. .
Average duration: 36 months.
In Australia, a full time Groundsperson generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has increased in recent years. There are currently 20,200 people employed as a Groundsperson in Australia compared to 15,400 five years ago. Groundspeople may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities where sporting facilities are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Groundsperson, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. You’ll learn to establish and maintain playing surfaces and study topics including plant nutrition, weed control, plant pests and diseases and irrigation systems. You could also further your studies with a Diploma of Sports Turf Management.
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