Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship

– 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. – 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, operate and 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.

24 Months

This programme will be delivered through a combination of online webiners and bespoke practical training on site at the workplace.
With all apprenticeships there is a requirement to record off-the-job activities and this will be achieved through the use of a dedicated electronic on-line portfolio which the apprentice, the employer and the college delivery team will all have access to.
The apprentice will be assigned a dedicated Assessor Trainer, who will undertake regular workplace progress reviews with both the apprentice and
an assigned workplace mentor, as well as supporting all aspects of the apprentices ongoing development.
Furthermore, this approach ensures any additional support requirements or interventions can be implemented in a timely manner as required.
A Virtual Learning Environment ensures all learning, development and support material can be easily accessed, further supporting the blended learning and development approach to apprenticeship delivery. This ensures flexible and responsive training at all times, through a combination of on-line and face-to-face activities delivered by industry experts, using our high quality, industry recognised resources and equipment.

Assessment overview –
Skills, knowledge and behaviours are assessed by competencies being displayed in the workplace, observations, employer feedback, assessor progress reviews, evidence collating and the employer enabling you to fulfil the requirements of your Apprenticeship.
On programme assessment will include various coaching and mentoring assessment methods. These assessments are designed to review the behaviours, knowledge and skills against set gateway criteria.
In addition you, your employer and the college are required to maintain an off the job training log evidencing new skills and knowledge being learnt over the duration of the apprenticeship.
The final grading of the apprenticeship will be carried out through an End Point Assessment, by an independent assessor.

A Graded Apprenticehip Certificate
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.

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.

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, Irrigation, Spray or Machinery Technician.

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– 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, colleaguesand 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