Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper GREENMOUNT GOLF CLUB LTD
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Greenmount Golf Club as an Apprentice Green keeper. The apprenticeship will be varied and rewarding. Each day will entail a variety of tasks, so you must be able to work in all weather conditions, be physically fit with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,560.00
The wage may be higher, depending on work experience
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Working week
Winter & Summer 7am -- 3pm. However this may have to change occasionally.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
28 May 2024
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Date posted
18 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000245699
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requirements. It is their job to maintain a good quality playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience for golfers.
There are four key turfgrass areas on a golf course – greens, tees, fairways and areas of rough, each of which requires a different type of maintenance. Using a range of equipment and machinery safely and competently will play a major part within an apprentices training programme. Golf Greenkeepers will also be involved in hazard, environmental and ecological operations which may include bunker maintenance, planting turf, trees, shrubs and developing wildlife habitats. The skills required to become a competent greenkeeper will be acquired whilst working as an apprentice on the golf course.
By the end of the programme, you will know when, how and why the range of maintenance operations are carried out.
A Golf Greenkeeper will be able to:
- Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others.
Prepare the golf course for play which will include removing early morning dew and debris from the greens, raking bunkers, moving tee markers, cutting new holes on greens - Prepare and use equipment and machinery to maintain and renovate all turf surfaces within the golf course, including the use of tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist equipment
- Apply turf treatments to help produce quality playing surfaces, including fertilisers and top dressing
- Use a variety of integrated methods to control weeds, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorders
- Maintain and renovate bunkers and other hazards such as water features
- Maintain drainage and irrigation systems
- Prepare ground to establish turf and plants when maintaining, renovating and constructing golf course feature
An Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper will develop and learn to understand the following technical knowledge:
- Identify their role in monitoring and maintaining health and safety within the workplace
- Identify a number of grasses, weeds, pests, diseases, turf disorders, plants and trees
- The primary aspects of soil and plant biology to include the process of germination – photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
- The principles of mowing and machine maintenance and their operation
- The need and implications of rolling, verti-cutting, scarification and aeration
- The strategies for controlling weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
- How fertilisers, top dressing and chemicals affect playing surfaces
- How course maintenance practices affect the environment
- Be aware of the importance of the Rules of Golf and golf course etiquette
- Recognise the importance of environmental and ecological best practice
- The operation of irrigation, drainage systems and their maintenance
The training you will be getting
Level 2 Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Standard.
You will attend regular training sessions at your workplace, delivered by your Oldham College tutor.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). Completion of the apprenticeship will enable qualified apprentices to apply for full membership
Potential to progress onto the next level Sports Turf Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
GREENMOUNT GOLF CLUB LTD
http://www.greenmountgolfclub.co.uk/
Address
GREENHALGH FOLD FARM
GREENMOUNT
BURY
BL8 4LH
Training
Training provider
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Andrea Kearns
0161 785 4072
Apprenticeship standard
Golf greenkeeper
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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