Publications
The GTC has developed a training manual, which is a record of skills and knowledge used with trainees working towards a National/Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2.
The black book as the training manual is often referred to has assisted many trainee greenkeepers to gain their first formal qualification and can be presented to employers as evidence of when and where they gained competency in a range of skills.
The manual is used by the GTC Training Providers, assessors and learners and has become the national set of standards for the greenkeeping sector.
The GTC has also developed level 2 and level 3 learning materials to complement the training manual (Level 2) and also for learners seeking information which relates to N/SVQ Level 3.
The materials have been developed in association with specialists within sports turf, health & safety, ecology and management.
The GTC Approved Training Providers use the learning materials as traditional handouts as well as being available in CD format.
Health & Safety Guidance Notes
The GTC has in association with the Health & Safety Executive updated the Golf Course Guidance Notes, which are now available.
Click here to download the Health & Safety Guidance Notes
GTC Health & Safety wallchart
The GTC Health & Safety wall chart is now very much a feature in all Greenkeeping Maintenance Facilities showing instant references to staff competencies in relation to machinery/equipment.
BIGGA Equipment and Machinery Manual
Supporting records must be kept to complement the wall chart information and BIGGA’s Equipment and Machinery Manual is available to assist good record keeping.
For more information go to www.bigga.org.uk.
The GTC also has several links to specialist publications, which can be assessed through links off this page.
