Greenkeeping Training at Oaklands College

Greenkeeping is an essential profession within the sports and leisure industry, ensuring that golf courses, sports pitches, and outdoor playing surfaces are maintained to the highest standards. As demand grows for high-quality, environmentally responsible turf management, skilled greenkeepers are increasingly sought after across golf clubs, sports facilities, and outdoor estates.

At Oaklands College, our greenkeeping apprenticeships and training programmes equip learners with the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to maintain and prepare playing surfaces year-round. From turf science and machinery operation to irrigation, environmental management, and health and safety, learners gain hands-on experience in real working environments guided by industry specialists.

Whether you’re an employer wanting to develop your grounds team or an individual starting a career outdoors, Oaklands College offers industry-aligned training pathways that support progression into professional greenkeeping and sports turf roles.