Apprentice Greenkeeper NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY GOLF CLUB

Northamptonshire County Golf Club in Northampton are looking to recruit an Apprentice Golf greenkeeper to assist in the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the course, all the related practice facilities and planted areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in golf and greenkeeping.
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• Maintaining both courses to a high standard expected by its membership


• Once trained the candidate would be expected to be able to mow greens and other surfaces


• Topdressing and treating turf


• Seeding


• Renovating and maintaining bunkers


• Maintaining practice area


• Servicing machinery and general maintenance work


The training you will be getting

Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

The apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications which are as follows:

· City & Guilds Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping

· The qualification is made up of a number of mandatory units designed to have maximum relevance to the job & integrate with day to day responsibilities.

Team working, Initiative, Proactive, Ambition, Enjoys a challenge, Honest, Hardworking, Reliable, Personable, Keen interest in golf, Keen interest in greenkeeping, GCSE or equivalent 2 Other Subjects (Grade 2-9/E-A
• ) Essential

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2-9/E-A
• ) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2-9/E-A
• ) Essential
  
  Northamptonshire County Golf Club is a private members club founded in 1909. Ranked No 1 in Northamptonshire, a Top 100 course in England. For many years now the course has been used as a regional open qualifying venue and has staged the British Girls Open Tournament and recently the PGA Seniors Club Professional Championship.
  
  You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience