Level 2 Workbased Diploma in Amenity Horticulture
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Sports Turf Technician
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Overview
Building on the foundational skills of the Sports Turf Operative, the Sports Turf Technician Apprenticeship provides advanced training in turf management and sports surface preparation. The curriculum includes detailed study of turfgrass species, soil science, and the use of technology in turf management. Apprentices learn to manage large sports facilities, plan and execute maintenance schedules, and oversee a team of operatives. The course also covers advanced topics in irrigation, drainage, and the use of sustainable practices to ensure long-term turf health. Graduates of this apprenticeship will be prepared to take on leadership roles in sports turf management, with the ability to maintain top-quality playing surfaces.
Course Content - What will I learn?
Maintain and renovate sports turf surfaces; use of turf maintenance equipment; apply turf treatments; control pests and diseases; prepare sports surfaces for play.
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 sit various assessments throughout the course, alongside an endpoint assessment at the end of the programme.
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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