Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
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Sports Turf Operative
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Overview
This apprenticeship prepares individuals to work in maintaining sports turf, focusing on areas such as football pitches, cricket grounds, and other sports facilities. The course covers turfgrass science, soil management, and the maintenance of playing surfaces to ensure they meet the required standards. Apprentices learn to use and maintain equipment, manage irrigation systems, and apply fertilisers and pesticides safely and effectively. The apprenticeship also emphasises the importance of health and safety, as well as environmental sustainability in turf management. Upon completion, apprentices will have the skills needed to maintain high-quality sports turf and contribute to the success of sports teams and events.
Course Content - What will I learn?
Maintaining and renovating sports surfaces to make sure that public and private sports facilities are available for use.
Am I right for the course?
If you are looking to earn while you learn, an apprenticeship is a great way to get experience and get qualified.
You should be employed, or have an employer willing to sponsor you. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
You will be taught by a team of expert Tutors and Work Based Assessors
What Next?
Full-time employment. Upon completion, you can also progress to a higher level apprenticeship or qualification.
Career progression is excellent for apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those with an Apprenticeship earn on average, £100,000 more than those without. (A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Apprenticeships and Other Vocational Qualifications, University of Sheffield, 2007)
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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