Apprentice Greenkeeper

Main duties will include:

Reseeding tees Maintaining bunkers Strimming and flymowing Changing hole positions and moving markers There will also be the opportunity to learn how to operate selected machinery, such as hand-mowers, greens/fairways/tees mowers and tractors

Training:
Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Standard The College will deliver theory and practical sessions to support the apprentice to achieve the End Point Assessment after 24 months, to have a greater knowledge and understanding of the role of Golf Greenkeeper The College will help develop the apprentices skills maintaining and caring for the overall appearance of the golf course. This will involve applying turf treatments and controlling weeds, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorders and maintaining drainage and irrigation systems Maths and English Functional Skills (if required) Training by day release at Shipley College

Training Outcome:
Career progression, potential to become a first assistant green keeper on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
This parkland and moorland course, designed by Dr Alistair Mackenzie always presented in good condition, combines devilish short holes with some altogether more substantial challenges.The heathland the course was built on is slowly changing due to tree planting over the last thirty years. The course was once catchment land for Horsforth water authority, two of the abandoned reservoirs forming part of the course boundary.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. Greenkeepers generally start early mornings, flexibility for starting times needs to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness