Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper

Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic greenkeeper to start on an apprenticeship scheme. The successful applicant will be given full training and at the end of the contract will be classed as a qualified greenkeeper. The applicants must have a willingness to learn from a very experienced team.

Annual wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting on £- £8 per hour wage, but potential to increase very quickly if showing good work ethic and willingness to learn.

Training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, may work weekends. 40 hour per week which includes weekend work in lieu, 1 weekend on 4 hours Saturday, 4 hours Sunday and 2 weekends off.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 7 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

You will be working within a team of eight greenkeepers initially working on basic greenkeeping duties and then being introduced to all golf course equipment and machinery. By working within a small team over time you will gain experience and be involved in all areas of golf course maintenance and management.

You must be prepared for early mornings and working in all weather conditions. The work is physically challenging and a good level of fitness will be advantageous. You will work with and be trained by successful greenkeepers with many years of experience in varied roles within the greenkeeping industry.

You job role will include:

Golf course preparation
A range of mowing
Presenting and maintaining playing surfaces for golf
Using and maintaining hand-held / 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
Developing your personal performance

During your time at Mill Ride golf club you will be gaining technical knowledge and collating evidence of learning, be observed and receive training as to how the golf course operates.

Where you’ll work

MILL RIDE

ASCOT

SL5 8LT

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

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship qualification
Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths if required
One Day per week at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
The apprentice will be assigned a dedicated Assessor Trainer, who will visit the workplace every four to eight weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 4)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
A strong work ethic
Can do attitude
Polite manners
Interest in golf an advantage

Other requirements

This work is physical and will require you to work in and outdoors in all weathers. You might have contact with members so will need to have a polite manner. Available to work weekend mornings (1 on 2 off rota).

About this company

Founded in 1990 and designed by renowned golfing 'architect' Donald Steel, the course measures 6,885 yards from the back tees. You are greeted by a landscape of perfectly manicured and crosscut fairways intermingled with lakes and the mounding and hollows which give this Championship Golf course a unique parkland design coupled with an inland links feel to the starting and closing holes.

After this apprenticeship

By the end of the programme, the apprentice will know when, how and why the range of maintenance operations are carried out.

The career as a Golf Greenkeeper can take you wherever the game of golf is played. Working outdoors in a healthy environment and as new countries are embracing the sport and more golf courses are being built, there is no better time to consider joining this great profession.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Business Services - App

business.services@windsor-forest.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289050.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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