Sports Turf Level 3 Extended Diploma

Vocational qualification

In Skipton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Skipton

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Practical observations Written assignments Projects Career Progression Careers such as Conservation Woodland Manager, Conservation/Wildlife Officer, Farm Contractor, Countryside Ranger/Officer, Ecological Surveyor, Gamekeeper, Green Keeper, Landscaper, Outdoor Activities Leader, Tree Surgeon...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Skipton (North Yorkshire)
Gargrave Road, BD23 1UX

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry Requirements: Interview 5 GCSEs A*-C including English & Maths OR Level 2 Diploma (Merit/Distinction) plus GCSE A*-C in English & Maths

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This centre's achievements

2021

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Industry
  • Conservation
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

What stands out about this course?
  • Highly qualified staff with a wealth of practical industry knowledge
  • Access to industry standard equipment and machinery
  • Visits to demonstration grounds and exhibitions
  • Regular guest speakers and industry visits ensure that you develop links with potential employers
  • You will spend two days per week in College and at least one day developing practical horticulture skills, or reinforcing class work off-site.
  • Good links with local industries including golf clubs, football pitches and rugby pitches
What will I study?
  • How to manage Sports turf for a variety of uses including golf, football, rugby etc.
  • Hands on experience of using a wide variety of machinery
  • Principles of sports turf production and how to get the best from your turf
  • Essential Skills for Progression in English and Maths to support your basic education and career development

Units may include:

  • Sports turf management
  • Maintaining sports turf
  • Land based machinery
  • Estate skills
  • Business
  • Horticulture
Equipment and resources used

Hands on experience of using our tractors, mini diggers, strimmers, hedge cutters and other essential equipment.

Sports Turf Level 3 Extended Diploma

Price on request