GREENKEEPING APPRENTICESHIP

Job Description

Trent Lock Golf Centre is based in Sawley, Nottingham and they are looking to recruit an Apprentice to help with the day to day running and maintenance of the course and keeping it to a high standard. This is a great opportunity for someone who as an interest in Golf and Greenkeeping.

This role consists of working outdoors with a team of 6 helping to maintain 2 Golf Courses.
Duties will include and full training will be given:
Working on all types of grass cutting machines
Machine maintenance
Health and safety
Sharpening machines(cutting units)
Strimming
Bunker work
Greens maintenance
General duties

Future prospects
The potential for a permanent position on completion of the Apprenticeship
Things to consider
Would prefer someone local or access to own transport due to possible working hours
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 BIGGA Accredited Greenkeeper

Training provider
Training will be provided in the workplace by DART Training where you will work towards the Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship standard
The Apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications:
City & Guilds Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping 
The qualification is made up 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 includes:
Knowledge test (30% of grading)
Personal statement & portfolio of evidence (20% of grading)
Coursework & practical end assessment 5-6 hours (50% of grading)
There will be 3 levels of achievement: Pass, Merit & Distinction
Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture > Golf greenkeeper
Training provider
DART LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by DART Ltd (Dales Agricultural Rural Training)
Contact
Leanne Bailey 01332 794910 leanne.bailey@darttraining.co.uk

Possible start date: 12th March 2018

To apply for this vacancy, please go to: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-233873