Work Based Golf Green Keeper Apprenticeship City and Guilds 0065 – Level 3
What is the Course About?
Department: Construction
Faculty: Environment and Sustainability
The Horticulture apprenticeship framework offers the opportunity to work in the horticulture industry while gaining a recognised qualification. A greenkeeper cares for the overall appearance of a golf course, to ensure an enjoyable and challenging experience for golfers. There are four key turf grass areas on a golf course, tees, greens, fairways and areas of rough and each area requires different maintenance. You will also be assessed on using a range of equipment competently and safely. The Landscaping pathway allows those already working in the landscaping sector to gain a recognised qualification while at work. You will provide evidence of both hard landscaping and soft landscaping and other aspects of work.
You may have some experience in horticulture or have gained your Level 2 qualification. You want to develop the skills to be a more senior worker or manager working as a golf green keeper or to prepare for higher-level training.
What subjects/units/modules* will I study?
The course is broken down into units and includes but not restricted to:
•Maintain drainage systems
•Promote, monitor & maintain health, safety and security of the workplace
•Manage your own resources
•Set and mark out landscape sites to established grassed and planted area
•Evaluate ground and environmental conditions to establish grassed and planted areas
•Establish grass swards
•Prepare for and maintain equipment and machines
•Safe use and application of pesticides
Will I need a DBS check for this course?
No you will not need a DBS check
How can I find out more about the course?
If you apply for this course, you will be invited to an Information Sharing Appointment (ISA) when you will be given more detailed information about the course and when you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have.
Will I need any specialist uniform and/or kit?
You will be expected to wear all the relevant PPE and clothing provided by your employer.
When will I get a timetable?
If you are offered an unconditional place you will be given your timetable during induction in September. Which will consist of work place visit times.
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What are my progression and career options?
A Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture is designed to help you find work in roles such as:
• Groundsman/greenkeeper
• Gardener
• Garden centre worker
• Manager
• Landscape designer
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed during work based visits and also by uploading evidence remotely. The evidence will have to be countersigned as authentic by your expert testimony witness.
Entry requirements
Set by the Employer but typically 4 GCSE’s A-D and a knowledge and competency of golf green keeping. You must be employed in the horticulture or greenkeeping industry.