Level 2 GMA Technical Awards in Turf Surface Maintenance

LEVEL 2

GMA TECHNICAL AWARDS IN TURF SURFACE MAINTENANCE

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

For anyone either starting out on their turf management journey or who are highly experienced but have no formal qualifications.

WHY SHOULD YOU ENROL?

These individual awards focus on key individual topics that offer the student both the basic knowledge and confidence to maintain their green spaces efficiently.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Each award takes about 30-40 hours and at a suggested five hours study per week you could be receiving a certificate after only six to eight weeks.

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?

Award 1: Soils, fertilisers and nutrients Award 2: Plant classification and identification, Grasses and seeds Award 3: Weeds, pests and diseases, conditions, mosses and algae Award 4: Turf maintenance activities, Health and Safety Award 5: Maintaining turfgrass surfaces

HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

Assessment takes place by way of a short-written exam. There is no practical work required for these awards as often you will be practically experienced anyway.