Who is the Course For?
The course is designed for people who wish to acquire the practical skills required to gain employment in the greenkeeping industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a minimum of 4 Standard Grades at 3 or 4, one of which should be English. Applicants with a mature attitude seeking a change in career are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.

Applicants should also have a keen interest in the greenkeeping/golf/sports industry.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 28 weeks.

SCQF level for this course is level 5

Attendance 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time September start

Course Contents
Bunker Construction
Tee and Green Construction
Soils: Formation and Cropping Potential
Plant Husbandry: Common Disorders
Introduction to Pesticide Application
Fertilisers: Quantity and Application
Turf Production
Golf Course Design and Layout
Turf Grass - Introduction
Tractor Operation
Turf Maintenance Equipment: Operation and Maintenance
Wildlife Conservation
Drainage - Introduction
Irrigating Sports Turf Surfaces
Use of Hand Tools in Greenkeeping
Small Engine Machine Operation

Job Opportunities and Progression Routes
On successful completion you can move onto the HNC in Golf Course Management, SVQ 2/3 Sportsturf or employment.

Who is the Course For?
The course is designed for people who wish to gain employment in the Golf Industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a minimum of 4 Standard Grades at 3 or 4, one of which should be English. Applicants should have a keen interest in the game of Golf, preferably holding an official handicap of 15 or below. Applicants with a mature attitude seeking a change in career are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 3 twelve week blocks. The course includes membership of the Elmwood College Golf Club, including a season ticket at the college's 18-hole golf course.

SCQF level for this course is level 4/5

Attendance 1 year full-time September start

Course Content
Human Physiology
Event Organisation
Numeracy
Sporting Activity Golf (Int 2)
Sporting Activity Golf
Golf Caddying
Golf Course Design & Layout
Turf Maintenance
Exercise & Fitness: Gymnasium
Exercise & Fitness: Circuits
Introduction to the Game of Golf
Work Experience
Exercise & Fitness: Resistance Training
Golf Rules, Handicapping & Etiquette
Leading Sporting Activities
First Aid Measures
Selling Skills
Communications 3

Job Opportunities and Progression Routes
On successful completion you can move onto the HNC Golf Management, HNC Golf Course Management (1 year practical greenkeeping experience required) or the HNC Sports Coaching with Developmentand the HNC Golf Studies. Employment opportunities include assistant golf professional.