Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship
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Company ROSEBERRY GRANGE COMMUNITY GOLF CLUB LTD
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Provider EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
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Location COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3NF
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref NAS-2000063550
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Application Deadline Date 27/11/2026
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Start Date 30/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Hours vary depending on the time of year. Summer - 45 hours per week (6.00am - 3.00pm - 30 minutes lunch). Winter - 29 hours per week (7.00am - 1.00pm - 30 minutes lunch).
Brief Description
Roseberry Grange Golf Club are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Golf Greenkeeping apprentice to join their friendly Greenkeeping Team. You will carry out routine golf course maintenance to the required standard, whilst learning about the industry.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place fully in the workplace, with regular visits from our Greenkeeping Trainer Coach, who will set assignments and carry out reviews.
Future Prospects
Potential full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers.
- Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces.
- Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management.
- Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features.
- Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens/playing surfaces.
- Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits.
- Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidelines.
- Attending to drainage problems.
- Applying irrigation.
- Cutting new holes on greens.
- Operating tools and machinery safely.
- Maintaining Health & Safety systems to protect and promote a safe working environment.