Groundsmen and greenkeepers

Description

Groundsmen and greenkeepers cut and lay turf and maintain areas for golf courses and other sports grounds.

Tasks

• levels ground and installs drainage system as required
• cuts and lays turf using hand and machine tools and repairs damaged turf
• moves soil to alter surface contour of land using mechanical equipment and constructs appropriate landscaping features and maintains such features
• monitors and maintains the quality and condition of turf
• rolls, mows and waters grass, marks out pitches.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. NVQs/SVQs in Sports Turf Management are available at Level 4. Professional qualifications are also available.