An exciting opportunity to complete a KEITS apprenticeship in Greenkeeping at Princes Risborough Golf Club. Learning all aspects required to maintain a Championship 9-hole golf course.
Duties will include:
A golf greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requirements
It is their job 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 areas of 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
Desired skills
Be a strong team player
Personal qualities
Willingness to put in the effort to work and learn
Hardworking
Fit for the physicality of the work
Honest
Enthusiastic
Desired qualifications
Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or above qualification in horticulture
GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired
Future prospects
Progression within the team as we expand the business
Training:
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards 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.
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