Apprenticeship Greenkeeper EAST BERKSHIRE GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Location

Crowthorne, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

The role will be to assist in a broad spectrum of operations that are carried out when preparing, maintaining, and developing a golf course. It will provide the core understanding and skills required to develop a career in the greenkeeping or the sports turf management industry.

Tasks to include:

• Golf course preparation
• A range of mowing
• Presenting and maintaining playing surfaces for golf
• Using and maintaining handheld/pedestrian/ride - on machinery
• Preparing and operating a tractor and attachments
• Renovating and repairing sports turf surfaces
• Preparing ground for grass/plants
• Establishing grass/plants
• Monitoring and maintaining health, safety, and security
• Establishing working relationships

The training you will be getting

• Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper
• Level 3 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
• One day a week for theory and practical in Berkshire Agricultural College

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Job opportunities will also be enhanced for those apprentices who have completed the programme with promotion to more senior positions within a golf club facility or the option to progress by working in other sports facilities such as a Grounds Maintenance Operator/Technician.

Job tags

Salary

£10.98k - £21.67k per annum