Apprentice Greenkeeper

Main duties will include:
- Maintaining bunkers

- Mowing

- Course setups and hole changing

- Equipment & Machinery maintenance

- Divotting

Training:

Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. This will include Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

The apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications which are as follows:

City & Guilds Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping

The qualification is made up of a number of mandatory units designed to have maximum relevance to the job & integrate with day to day responsibilities.

End assessment, conducted by an independent assessor, which include:

Knowledge test (30% of grading) Personal statement & portfolio of evidence (20% of grading) Course walk & practical end assessment 5 – 6 hours (50% of grading)

There will be 3 levels of achievement: Pass, Merit & Distinction.

 

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.

Training Outcome:

Fully Qualified Greenkeeper with the opportunity for an ongoing full-time role.

Employer Description:
Morecambe golf club is a parkland golf course situated on the edge of Morecambe Bay, with beautiful views over the lake district.

Working Hours :
Mon – Fri, 6am – 2pm in summer and 7am – 3pm in winter. 30 min break for lunch. Weekends on a rota basis

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Hardworking