Sports Turf Apprentice

Key responsibilities:

Pitch Maintenance - This includes tasks like mowing, aeration,
fertilising, scarifying, rolling and line marking Grounds Preparation - Preparing pitches for matches or events,
including tasks like cutting, divotting, brushing, rolling and sanding
application Machinery Operation - Learning to safely and effectively
operate a range of grounds maintenance machinery, such as
mowers, aerators and tractors with attachments General Maintenance - Assisting with other grounds-related tasks
tasks like leaf collection, litter picking and minor repair Health and Safety - Ensuring all work is carried out safely and
in accordance with relevant health and safety policies and
procedures Following Instructions - Working under the guidance of
experienced grounds staff, following instructions and
completing tasks as directed Learning and Development - Participating in training and
development activities to gain the necessary skills and
knowledge for the role, including working towards a Level 2
Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship

Training:
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Sports Turf Operative
(Standard): Level 2 Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Training in the use of machinery and equipment required to
undertake your duties College will be on a block release system starting from September Qualification achieved: L2 Sports Turf Operative

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there is the potential for a full-time job following the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
WCG is a leading further and higher education college group in the UK offering 500+ courses and apprenticeships to 10,000 students across six colleges – Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby, Moreton Morrell, Pershore, Evesham and Warwick Trident. WCG works in partnership with 1100+ local and national employers and trains 1,700 apprentices every year across a wide range of industries.

Working Hours :
Summer hours, April/ September (40 -42 hours dependent on age): Mon - Thurs 7am - 4pm Friday - 7am - 3.30pm. Winter hours- October- March (32 hours): Mon - Thurs- 8am - 3pm Friday - 8am - 2.30pm (2.30 pm Fri). 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Team working,Physical fitness