Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2019-20

Golf Greenkeeper Level 2
Apprenticeship
Course length: 2 years | Code: 7120
Entry requirements
• An apprenticeship vacancy in your chosen area.
• You must pass an initial assessment in English
& maths
or
Have recently gained GCSE grades 4 (C) or above
in English & maths.
• You will have an interview.
About the course
You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and
overall appearance of a golf course. You will maintain
a good quality playing surface as well as undertaking
environmental and ecological operations, bunker
maintenance, laying turf, planting trees & shrubs
plus developing wildlife habitats.
You will learn about the preparation of the golf
course for play, using specialist equipment to
maintain & renovate turf surfaces, applying turf
treatments & controlling weeds, fungal diseases,
pests & turf disorders, maintaining & renovating
bunkers, maintaining drainage & irrigation systems,
how to identify plants and trees, soil & plant biology
and basic computer skills.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will need to
pass the End Point Assessment test. This involves
the completion of a portfolio of evidence, a series
of practical assessment tests and a professional
discussion.
Your future
After completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may
be able to progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or
full-time study at college. Alternatively, you can use
the skills and experience you have gained to progress
further in your career.
Register your interest
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