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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.
Available start dates
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
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