EDUCATION AND TRAINING
GTC champions best practice
Picture shows the GTC board and staff
The GTC has released a revised set of best practice learning materials for all levels of student greenkeepers. Although originally inspired as the underpinning knowledge for the Level 2 qualification, the GTC Board of Directors and the Employer Group championed the revision of the copyright Learning Materials. These will be made available not only to learners undertaking the Level 2 Greenkeeping qualification, but will also be available to all golf clubs to be used as best practice. Prepared by industry specialists and based upon best principles and practices for golf course maintenance and management, the copyright materials are divided into eight chapters, ranging from health and safety, golf course preparation and maintenance to preparing a tractor with attachments. The 327-page publication is
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available to purchase in digital format to anyone through the GTC’s shop for £150. For more information, see www.the-gtc.co.uk/shop/ All GTC Quality Approved Centres will receive a copy of the of Learning Materials, for use with all sports turf students on the various greenkeeping courses. The GTC is supported by England Golf, Scottish Golf, Wales Golf, The PGA and BIGGA. “Each of the original chapters has been meticulously reviewed and updated by specialists from within
the sports turf industry. Following consultations with our Employer Group, it was suggested we incorporate some additional aspects of what a fullyqualified golf greenkeeper should know,” said GTC Manager Fiona Lyttle. “With this in mind, we have included more detail on soil science, as well as basic drainage and irrigation. Changes in technology, equipment and machinery have also necessitated an extensive update. The GTC has ensured the materials are suitable for everyone from apprentices to Course Managers with all subjects comprehensively covered.”