Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship available - 24 months
HUDDERSFIELD GOLF CLUB LTD
FIXBY HALL, LIGHTRIDGE ROAD, FIXBY, HUDDERSFIELD, HD2 2EP
A golf greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employers requirements. It is their job along with colleagues 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 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 apprentices 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.
A Golf Greenkeeper will be able to:
1. Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
2. Prepare the golf course for play which will include removing early morni...