Stage 1
Learn the pitch-curation foundations
Study the ICC foundation material covering soils, preparation, maintenance, renovation, watering, drainage and rolling.
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Papua New Guinea · international transfer
Cricket groundskeeper.
Use ICC Pitch Curator Foundation as a global introduction, then build supervised practical grounds experience and confirm venue requirements in Papua New Guinea.
Under reviewReviewed 9 Aug 2026
Use ICC Pitch Curator Foundation as a global introduction, then build supervised practical grounds experience and confirm venue requirements in Papua New Guinea.
Who this is for
People based in Papua New Guinea who want to build a cricket groundskeeper career and need a clear starting point while local route research is completed.
Your route
One stage at a time.
- 01
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Stage 2
Build practical grounds experience
Work alongside an experienced grounds professional and keep evidence of safe machinery, turf and match-preparation practice.
- 03
Stage 3
Confirm venue and local requirements
Check the requirements of clubs, venues and the relevant cricket authority in this jurisdiction before taking responsibility for match surfaces.
- 04
Stage 4
Progress through responsibility
Take on broader wickets, outfields, seasonal planning, budgets and match-readiness responsibilities as your evidence grows.
International recognition
ICC courses provide an international learning framework. They do not automatically replace a Papua New Guinea qualification, registration or appointment requirement.
Practical advice
Keep copies of certificates, practical evidence, safeguarding checks, references and appointment history in your Cricket Passport.
Editorial trust
Checked, not guessed.
Under reviewReviewed 9 Aug 2026
Sources
- ICC Training and Education ↗Global ICC education route; local delivery and recognition require jurisdiction-specific review.
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