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OSCA 2024 · 342532 · Skill level 3

Sports Turf Trades Worker: OSCA 342532

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Sports Turf Trades Worker is OSCA 2024 code 342532. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (362313 and 362311). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 342532

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 362313

    Sports Turf Trades Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 362311 · in part

    Greenkeeper

    On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 362311

The job

What a sports turf trades worker does

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.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson (Sportsground)
  • Turf Tradesperson

Specialisations

  • Grounds Curator
  • Sportsground Foreperson

Main tasks

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

Unit group 3425

Other occupations in Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers

Questions

OSCA 342532: common questions

What is the OSCA code for sports turf trades worker?
The OSCA 2024 code is 342532 (Sports Turf Trades Worker), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 342532?
ANZSCO 362313 Sports Turf Trades Worker and ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Sports Turf Trades Worker on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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