Golf Greenkeeping Level 2 Apprentice

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. 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 features

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

Training:
Training will take place in the work place

Training Outcome:
Level 3 Greenkeeping Apprenticeship

Employer Description:

Situated in the beautiful Cheshire countryside just 15 miles south of Manchester on the outskirts of Macclesfield, Prestbury Golf Club was founded in 1920 and boasts a Harry Colt designed course ranked by Golf World and National Club Golfer as one of the Top 100 in England. We have recently ranked as number four in the region of Cheshire. We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are looking to help the existing course team maintain the golf course for the coming season.

Working Hours :
7am starts in the winter and 6.00am starts in the summer. Shift times to be confirmed. The hours per week will be between 30 and 40 hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness