Apprentice Greenkeeper
(Southwick Park Golf Club)

Desired skills and qualities

• Reliability
• Good Communication
• Good time-keeping
• Keenness to learn and an interest in this industry
• Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team but also show initiative when working alone.
• They must have integrity and honesty.
• Be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and a good level of basic fitness.
• Be willing to learn new skills.
• A basic understanding of the game of golf is preferred but not essential.

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade grade C or 4 and above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade grade C or 4 and above) essential
• Driving license would be advantageous but not essential, being able to commute to and from work is essential.

Future Progression

• Possibility of a employment if a suitable role is available and for the right person.

Training:

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Sports Turf or Golf Green Keeping Business Administration Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
• If you would like to read more about the course content for sports turf or golf green keeping apprenticeships, please follow the below links:
• https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/golf-greenkeeper-v1-1
• https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/sports-turf-operative-v1-2

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
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