Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper - Apprenticeship

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This apprenticeship will prepare you for work as a golf greenkeepe. As an apprentice you will have a job and a wage whilst building up knowledge and skills within the golf greenkeeping industry. Following completion of this course you will also be eligible to join the British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA).

Course Details

To develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours as required for employment and future career progression within the industry.

Preparing golf courses for play, including removing morning dew, raking bunkers, moving tree markers and cutting new holes on greens
Applying turf treatments to produce quality playing surfaces
Maintaining and renovating bunkers
Preparing and using equipment to maintain and renovate all turf surfaces

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through theory and practical-based lessons. You will be released from work one day per week to undertake training at college. Employed within the industry, you will work 30 - 40 hours per week.

You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass, merit or distinction. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.

Entry requirements

You will need appropriate employment in the golf-greenkeeping industry. It is preferable that you have a minimum GCSE grade 3/D in English and Maths.

Equipment required

Stationery such as pens and paper, an electronic device to access online learning, i.e. a laptop. Boots and appropriate outdoor wear for practical sessions.

Your next steps...

More advanced courses and apprenticeships are available at the college for further progression. Following completion of this course you will be able to work as an accredited greenkeeper.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-2-Golf-Greenkeeper-Apprenticeship

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