Work Based Diploma - Sports Turf/Greenkeeping

Work Based Diplomas in Sports Turf prepare learners for jobs such as Greenkeeper/Groundsman for the following sports clubs:

• Golf
• Football
• Cricket
• Bowls
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Leisure centre

The qualification is unit based and includes units in:

• Maintaining the health of sports turf
• Presenting sports turf for play
• Using & maintaining machinery
• Health & safety
• Turfing & seeding
• Tractor driving
• Presenting artificial pitches for play
• Developing personal performanc

In addition to the Work Based Diploma, DART offers the learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work:

• First aid certificate
• PA1/PA6 pesticide application
• Safe use of mowers
• Visit to trade show