Apprentice Greenkeeper

Summary

Morecambe Golf Club are looking to recruit an Apprentice Golf greenkeeper to assist in the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the course, all the related practice facilities and planted areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in golf and greenkeeping.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Hours: Mon – Fri, 6am – 2pm in summer and 7am – 3pm in winter. 30 min break for lunch. Weekends on a rota basis
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Main duties will include:
- Maintaining bunkers

- Mowing

- Course setups and hole changing

- Equipment & Machinery maintenance

- Divotting

Where you’ll work

THE CLUB HOUSE

MARINE ROAD EAST

MORECAMBE

LANCASHIRE

LA4 6AJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
Maintain and present bunkers for play.
Switch and brush golf course turf.
Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.
Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
Maintain and present bunkers for play.
Switch and brush golf course turf.
Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.

Your training plan

Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. This will include Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

The apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications which are as follows:

City & Guilds Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping

The qualification is made up of a number 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 include:

Knowledge test (30% of grading)
Personal statement & portfolio of evidence (20% of grading)
Course walk & practical end assessment 5 – 6 hours (50% of grading)

There will be 3 levels of achievement: Pass, Merit & Distinction.

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 a BIGGA Accredited Greenkeeper.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 other subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*)
English (grade 2-9/E-A*)
Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Hardworking

Other requirements

You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

About this company

Morecambe golf club is a parkland golf course situated on the edge of Morecambe Bay, with beautiful views over the lake district.

https://www.morecambegolfclub.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Fully Qualified Greenkeeper with the opportunity for an ongoing full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Employer Services

employerenquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

01995642255

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287046.

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Closes on Monday 30 December

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