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A grounds person works as part of the racecourse team to ensure that the racing track is kept in premium condition, this involves maintaining a safe racing surface, applying nutrients or pesticides, cutting grass and dealing with issues caused by the weather such as a waterlogged track. On race days they replace divots after each race.
Assists with the maintenance of boats/vessels, rigs tow lines, open and closes gates and ramps, and pulls guard chains across entries.
Commercial horticultural workers grow, look after and harvest plant stock. The work may involve spraying, mulching, pruning, picking and grading.
A pre-trainer is responsible for the conditioning of horses prior to them going into the racing stables of a licensed trainer. The reason for this is so the horses head to the trainer with a solid foundation of fitness so the trainer is able to focus on the more serious conditioning which prepares them for racing.
Responsible for the general care of mares and foals, including cleaning stables, feeding, monitoring their condition, especially of mares when foaling, grooming, and preparing for sales.
Gamekeeping is a profession with a long history, dating back centuries. They manage areas of land to ensure there is sufficient life in the area for hunting or fishing.
Oversees the entire brewing process from start to finish, and is responsible for the quality of the final product.
Trains, prepares, and rides horses for professional competitions.
Supports the work of professional geoscientists by collecting and analysing information from rock samples.
Inspects forestry work, collects statistics about forest estates and may have an input into forestry policy developments
Prepares and serves coffee in a café, generally applied to those who prepare coffee using espresso machines. Baristas often also have the responsibilities of a sales assistant.
Focused on improving farm productivity through the development and maintenance of farm machinery and the design of agricultural systems and infrastructure.