On-line learning
Welcome
The GTC offers the first in what it hopes will be a series of on-line learning tools based on Units from greenkeeping qualifications and its highly acclaimed Learning Materials. The first available Unit is Maintain the Health of Sports Turf - we hope you enjoy the learning experience.
Maintain the Health of Sports Turf
Course Overview
This module will provide underpinning knowledge on Maintaining the Health of Sports Turf. It is mapped to the Work Based Diploma/SVQ Level 2 unit and would also be of benefit to National Certificate learners. It has been developed in partnership with The Greenkeepers Training Committee and Virtual College.
This module looks at what problems can affect turf grass. Many organisms and disorders can have a negative impact upon the quality of turf sward. These must be quickly and accurately identified so that any damage can be minimsed via an efficient and appropriate management strategy. This module will give learners the knowledge with which to do this.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course learners will:
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Understand the reasons for controlling weeds, pests, diseases, disorders and moss on sports turf and be able to identify examples of these
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Know what effects these problems have on sports turf
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Understand how various treatments affect turf and the correct methods of applying them
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Know the main types of pesticide and their modes of action
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Appreciate the need for ‘good housekeeping’, such as disposing of waste and unused materials correctly and how to clean and store tools and equipment
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Be aware of relevant legislation and codes of practice
The full N/SVQ qualification shows that the holder can perform a range of greenkeeping tasks, some of which are complex and not routine, and that the holder is capable of working alone or as part of a team.
Course Details
This on-line learning platform has been developed from the GTC Level 2 Learning Materials and it is recommended that learners will have accessed the chapter Maintain the Health of Sports Turf before attempting the on-line test. You may purchase the individual unit or the full Level 2 Learning Materials from the GTC shop by following the appropriate links.
This module is designed to be useful to anyone interested in greenkeeping or anyone studying for the Level 2 qualification or National Certificate. By completing this module and the online assessment, learners have shown that they have the necessary theoretical knowledge to cover the Maintain the Health of Sports Turf unit.
Lesson Plan
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Welcome and learning objectives
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Introduction
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Pesticides
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Weed Identification and Control
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Pest Control
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Diseases, Disorders, Mosses and Summary
As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.
GTC On-line Learning – Maintain the Health of Sports Turf unit - buy online
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| Maintain the Health of Sports Turf – on-line learning unit | £30.00 |
