Courses

Courses on offer are:

Level 2 Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping (0143)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Work-Based Diploma in Horticulture (Sports Turf – Greenkeeper)

Level 2 Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping

The apprenticeship standard typically takes two years to complete. This course would suit you if you want to pursue a career in Sports Turf (Greenkeeper). 

This is a work based course and will include at least 20% ‘off- the- job’ training. Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of your apprenticeship.  This can include:

• The teaching of theory (for example: lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning or manufacturer training),
• Practical training: shadowing, mentoring, industry visits and attendance at competitions,
• Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignment

There are four key turf grass 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 apprentice's 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. The skills required to become a competent greenkeeper will be acquired whilst working on the golf course.  

 For full details of this course, please go to:  http://www.darttraining.co.uk/golf-greenkeeper-level-2.html

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Work-Based Diploma in Horticulture (Sports Turf – Greenkeeper)

This course is designed for those with some previous experience of horticulture and wanting to work in outdoor jobs and combines knowledge and practical work with employment experience. Based in the golf industry, the course reflects the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in Sports Turf.

Mandatory Units  

• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace
• Estimate and programme resources requirements for landscaping
• Manage your own resources
• Set and mark out landscape sites to establish grassed and planted areas
• Evaluate ground and environmental conditions to establish grassed and planted areas
• Prepare sites for soft landscape establishment
• Establish grass swards
• Plan the maintenance, repair and renovation of sports turf areas
• Plan and set out sports areas
• Maintain drainage systems
• Maintain irrigation systems
• Manage information for action

For full details of this course, please go to: http://www.darttraining.co.uk/greenkeeper-level-3.html

You will also be able to view videos of a DART Greenkeeping Apprentice from the above page.

You can also download our Level 3 information sheet here: http://www.darttraining.co.uk/assets/files/Greenkeeper-Level-3.pdf