The Greenkeepers
Training Committee (GTC) has released a revised set of best practice learning
materials for all levels of student greenkeepers.
Although originally
inspired as the underpinning knowledge for the Level 2 qualification, the GTC
Board of Directors and the Employer Group championed the revision of the
copyright Learning Materials.
These will be made
available not only to learners undertaking the Level 2 Greenkeeping
qualification, but will also be available to all golf clubs to be used as best
practice.
Prepared by industry
specialists and based upon best principles and practices for golf course
maintenance and management, the copyright materials are divided into eight
chapters, ranging from health and safety, golf course preparation and
maintenance to preparing a tractor with attachments.
The 327-page
publication is available to purchase in digital format to anyone through the
GTC’s shop.
All GTC Quality
Approved Centres will receive a copy of the of Learning Materials, for use with
all sports turf students on the various greenkeeping courses.
The GTC is supported
by England Golf, Scottish Golf, Wales Golf, The PGA and BIGGA.
GTC Manager Fiona
Lyttle said: “Each of the original chapters has been meticulously reviewed and
updated by specialists from within the sports turf industry.
"Following
consultations with our Employer Group, it was suggested we incorporate some
additional aspects of what a fully-qualified golf greenkeeper should know. With
this in mind, we have included more detail on soil science, as well as basic
drainage and irrigation. Changes in technology, equipment and machinery have
also necessitated an extensive update.
"The GTC has
ensured the materials are suitable for everyone from apprentices to golf course
managers with all subjects comprehensively covered.”
