Golf Greenkeeping Level 2 Apprentice Apply From: 09/11/2024 Learning Provider Delivered by THE OLDHAM COLLEGE Employer WORSLEY GOLF CLUB Vacancy Description A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer's requirements.
It is their job to maintain a good quality playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience for golfers.
There are four key turfgrass areas on a golf course – greens, tees, fairways and areas of rough, each of which requires a different type of maintenance.
Using a range of equipment and machinery safely and competently will play a major part within an apprentice's training programme.
Golf Greenkeepers will also be involved in hazard, environmental and ecological operations which may include bunker maintenance, planting turf, trees, shrubs and developing wildlife habitats.
The skills required to become a competent greenkeeper will be acquired whilst working as an apprentice on the golf course.
By the end of the programme, you will know when, how and why the range of maintenance operations are carried out.
Responsibilities Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others Prepare the golf course for play which will include removing early morning dew and debris from the greens, raking bunkers, moving tee markers, cutting new holes on greens Prepare and use equipment and machinery to maintain and renovate all turf surfaces within the golf course, including the use of tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist equipment Apply turf treatments to help produce quality playing surfaces, including fertilisers and top dressing Use a variety of integrated methods to control weeds, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorders Maintain and renovate bunkers and other hazards such as water features Maintain drainage and irrigation systems Prepare ground to establish turf and plants when maintaining, renovating and constructing golf course features Technical Knowledge Identify their role in monitoring and maintaining health and safety within the workplace Identify a number of grasses, weeds, pests, diseases, turf disorders, plants and trees The primary aspects of soil and plant biology to include the process of germination – photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration The principles of mowing and machine maintenance and their operation The need and implications of rolling, verti-cutting, scarification and aeration The strategies for controlling weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders How fertilisers, top dressing and chemicals affect playing surfaces How course maintenance practices affect the environment Be aware of the importance of the Rules of Golf and golf course etiquette Recognise the importance of environmental and ecological best practice The operation of irrigation, drainage systems and their maintenance Key Details Vacancy Title Golf Greenkeeping Level 2 Apprentice Employer Description Founded in 1894 and redesigned in the 1930s by the legendary James Braid, Worsley Golf Club is located just six miles west of Manchester amongst some of the most beautiful and scenic parkland in the region.
The course is characteristic by gently rolling fairways, lined with an attractive blend of mature trees.
Our team of professional greenkeepers take immense pride in ensuring the course is always presented in immaculate condition.
The clubhouse offers the perfect environment to unwind, with a wide choice of fine food and wine available from the bar, and grandstand view of the 1st tee and 18th green from the balcony.
Vacancy Location STABLEFORD AVENUE ECCLES M30 8AP Wage Frequency Custom Number of Vacancies 1 Vacancy Reference Number 1000281877 Key Dates Apply From 09/11/2024 Closing Date For Applications 2024-11-22 23:59:59 Interview Begin From Possible Start Date 2024-11-25 00:00:00 Training Training to be Provided Level 2- Golf Greenkeeping Standard Learning Provider THE OLDHAM COLLEGE Skills Required Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness #J-18808-Ljbffr