What you will do in your working day
* Maintaining both courses to a high standard expected by its membership
* Once trained the candidate would be expected to be able to mow greens and other surfaces
* Topdressing and treating turf
* Seeding
* Renovating and maintaining bunkers
* Maintaining practice area
* Servicing machinery and general maintenance work
The training you will be getting
* Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
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
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
* To become a qualified Greenkeeper then looking at level 3, building experience before moving to a senior greenkeeper positions then looking at a first assistant or deputy position