Apprentice Greenkeeper RAWDON GOLF & LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Start a career in greenkeeping caring for the greens at Rawdon Golf and Lawn Tennis Club. You will learn to care for the different landscapes used in Golf, the turf, surrounding environment and trained to use large machinery. The employer is looking for an apprentice who wants to build a long-term career in Greenkeeping.
Closing date: 07 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,531.52
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Working week
M-F 6am until 2:30pm Saturday 6am-8am 42hrs pw with a day release to Shipley College. Working hours are shorter during the winter please discuss shifts at interview.
Total hours per week: 42
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
10 Apr 2023
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Date posted
06 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000139866
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The club has a variety of landscapes that require looking after, everything from formal gardens, sports turf on greens and tennis courts
Daily duties will include:
- Cut tees, greens, fairways, rough, semi rough and tennis courts
- Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers
- Line marking of tennis courts
- Indicating drop zones and hazards
- Switch and brush greens
- Apply top dressing and fertiliser
- Identify and control pests and diseases
- Renovate damaged turf
- Maintain machinery
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Training by day release to Shipley College working towards Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship standard.
Maths and English functional skills if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
This standard is recognised by the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Professional Body for Greenkeepers. At the start of the apprenticeship the apprentice will be registered with BIGGA. Upon completion of this standard the apprentice will be eligible to join BIGGA as a full member and become a BIGGA Accredited Greenkeeper.
The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to progress on to a higher level apprenticeship standard.
Job opportunities will also be enhanced for those apprentices who have completed the programme with promotion to more senior positions within a golf club facility or the option to progress by working in other sports facilities such as a Grounds Maintenance Operator/Technician.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3+, A-D or L1 Equivalent) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
RAWDON GOLF & LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Address
Buckstone Drive (off Micklefield Lane)
Rawdon
Leeds
LS19 6BB
Training
Training provider
SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Contact
Cameron O'Donnell
01274 327271
Apprenticeship standard
Golf greenkeeper
Level 2 (GCSE)
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