Sports Turf Level 3 Extended Diploma
Vocational qualification
In Skipton
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Vocational qualification
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Skipton
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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...
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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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Subjects
- IT
- Industry
- Conservation
- Skills and Training
Course programme
- 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
- 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
Hands on experience of using our tractors, mini diggers, strimmers, hedge cutters and other essential equipment.
Sports Turf Level 3 Extended Diploma