Apprenticeship training course

Advanced golf greenkeeper (level 3)

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Information about Advanced golf greenkeeper (level 3)

Assisting with the supervising of the greenkeeping team and the maintenance of the golf course.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • An understanding of key health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for self, team and others, on the golf course and in the maintenance facility.
  • Common aspects of soil and plant biology to promote best practices to produce sustainable playing surfaces.
  • How to plan and implement maintenance, improvement and renovation programmes for the golf course making the optimum use of human and physical resources available.
  • How to install, service and operate maintain an irrigation and drainage system.
  • How to operate software systems to ensure effective communication and record keeping.
  • The importance of data collection and interpretation to ensure sustainable quality playing surfaces.
  • Be aware of the importance of the Rules of Golf, golf course etiquette and how they impact on the playing of the game of golf.
  • How to promote the importance of customer service to the greenkeeping team.
  • Identify the appropriate form of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances.
  • The importance of good working relationships, needs of others and equality and diversity of others at the golf facility.
  • Understand all environmental and ecological best practice to maintain a sustainable golf course.
  • The importance of personal and professional development.
  • Identify weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and the most effective treatment method and the importance of record keeping.
  • How to plan and implement machinery maintenance programmes and its impact on turf maintenance.
  • How to prepare and host team meetings and the key fundamentals of effective presentations.

  Skills

  • Report on the condition of the golf course to the Golf Course Manager and employer.
  • Allocate work and supervise the greenkeeping team in accordance with agreed maintenance plans.
  • Supervise the preparation of the golf course in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
  • Survey, collect, record and interpret data on the golf course including soil and water analysis.
  • Promote good environmental practice on the golf course.
  • Evaluate, plan and prepare and set out sites for renovation on the golf course and the clubhouse surrounds
  • Supervise, plan maintenance, construction, repair and renovation projects on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.
  • Estimate resource requirements and programme turf maintenance work on the golf course, in accordance with the course policy document.
  • Prepare, establish and maintain golf course playing surfaces.
  • Supervise and carry out the preparation, maintenance and storage of machines for use.
  • Supervise and undertake the operation, maintenance and servicing of irrigation and drainage systems.
  • Plan and supervise the control of weeds, pests and diseases on the golf course.
  • Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self, team, others on the golf course and within the maintenance facility.
  • Carry out risk assessments on the golf course and maintenance facility.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the maintenance budgets.
  • Communicate information to greenkeepers, management and golfers, utilising formal and informal methods.
  • Supervise meetings and brief of the greenkeeping team.
  • Assist with the training and mentoring of the greenkeeping team.
  • Use information technology to assist with effective communication and record keeping.
  • Manage their own Continuing Professional Development.

  Behaviours

  • Ensure a strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail, integrity and good time management.
  • Have a flexible, positive attitude to work.
  • Ability to work as a lone worker and as a member of a team.
  • A willingness to learn and contribute to their own continuing professional development.
  • Ensure a safety mindset for self, colleagues and golfers.
  • A clear and effective communicator who can use a variety of communication methods to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner.
  • Problem solving and effective decision-making.
  • Represent the golf club in a professional manner at all times.
  • Recognise and deliver good customer service
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 24 months
• Funding: £7,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Advanced golf greenkepper

View more information about Advanced golf greenkeeper (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.