Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent
Golf greenkeeper
Typical duration
2 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Standard ref
ST0209
Role overview
The Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship at Level 2 gives you the practical skills to maintain the turf, bunkers, greens, and fairways of a golf course to a high standard of play. You will work outdoors throughout the year preparing surfaces, operating machinery, and carrying out renovation work. It is a great entry point into a career in golf course management and is supported by BIGGA, the professional body for greenkeeping.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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