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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Saracens handed pitch boost
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Harrogate 2012
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Harrogate 2012
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Swan Design become a Quality Assured Training Provider
12 Jan 2012 -
Training -
David Golding
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) is pleased to announce SWAN GOLF DESIGNS as a Quality Assured Training Provider.
Short Course Training
25 Dec 2011 -
Training -
Wayne Roberts
December is traditionally the month when thoughts turn to the long winter months ahead, the main competition season is over and the autumn maintenance programme is well under way.
A £1 million cut to Elmwood College’s budget
1 Apr 2011 -
Training -
Press Release
A £1 million cut to Elmwood College’s budget could see the end to the tradition of teaching agriculture in Cupar — and the scaling down of the college farm.
Top tips for interviewers - Part 1: Suitability Screening
16 Feb 2011 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 34 - Dec / Jan 2011
In Part 1, Interviewer, Trainer and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, offers some tips on how to test suitability before holding an interview so that you can separate the ‘well qualified wannabes’ from the better suited ‘sure things’ you are after.
Plumpton College gains recognition from the GTC
22 Nov 2010 -
Training -
Press Release
Plumpton College in East Sussex is pleased to announce that it is now recognised as a Quality Assured Centre by The Greenkeepers Training Committee, (GTC).
Student scoops national greenkeeping award
3 Oct 2010 -
Training -
Press Release
A student from Askham Bryan College in York has beaten around 200 competitors from across Britain and Europe to be named as the 2010 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year.
Myerscough College Sportsturf Student Prize Winners
25 Jul 2010 -
Training -
Press Release
Myerscough College held their presentation of awards ceremonies over two days on Thursday 15th July and Friday 16th July.
New era for John Deere apprentice training
27 Jun 2010 -
Training -
Steve Mitchell
From the start of the new academic year in September 2010, John Deere’s award winning Ag Tech, Turf Tech and Parts Tech apprentice technician training programmes will be managed in partnership with VT Group, the UK’s largest work-based training provider of government funded and commercial learning programmes.
Jacobsen set up Education training Scheme for the future
20 Jun 2010 -
Training -
Peter Driver
The major equipment manufacturers all have educational schemes for students of fine turf, which aim to cement relationships with aspiring turf professionals as they enter the industry.
Open Day at Plumpton College
10 May 2010 -
Training -
Shan Dexter
The Open Day at Plumpton College attracted excellent attendance throughout the day despite the inclement weather.
Remembering when we had the ‘guts’ for the job?
13 Apr 2010 -
Training -
Richard Murray
- Issue 29 - Feb / Mar 2010
Richard Murray, of Real World Training, says keep learning, keep training, keep gaining experience, and don’t think what you know today is all you need to know for tomorrow
Handling Conflict - Part 3: Responding well to conflicts we cannot avoid
12 Apr 2010 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 29 - Feb / Mar 2010
Performance Consultant and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry considers ways in which we can prepare for and respond effectively to a conflict at work that we may not be able to avoid.
On-line learning now available from the GTC
15 Feb 2010 -
Training -
Press Release
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with the Virtual College is pleased to offer the first in what is hoped is a series of on-line learning programmes.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent visit to Plumpton College
6 Nov 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
His Royal Highness was accompanied on the visit by The Lord Lieutenant, East Sussex, Mr Peter Field.
The Next Generation
10 Oct 2009 -
Training -
Will Bowden
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009 - 2 comments
Will Bowden, Programme Manager and Lecturer in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf at Cannington Centre (Bridgwater College) has come into education from an industry background. Here he ponders the issues regarding the next generation greenkeepers and groundsmen
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) – its all change!
18 Sep 2009 -
Training -
David Golding
It is all change in the world of work based qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Sportsturf Student Prize Winners at Myerscough College
11 Aug 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
Myerscough College held their presentation of awards ceremonies over two days on Thursday 16th July and Friday 17th July.
How to communicate difficult decisions
23 Jul 2009 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
As discussed in part one, difficult decisions can be very hard to make, and communicating them can sometimes be harder still. In this the second of two articles Trainer and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, considers how we can respond positively to the challenge of communicating difficult decisions.
Why Me? Networking your way back to work
14 Jul 2009 -
Training -
Mike Gash
When Mike Gash, former Head Greenkeeper at Moseley Golf Club, was made redundant in November last year, he suffered a range of emotions, none of which would have actually helped him find a job. Here he talks about those emotions and how networking soon found him a new opportunity
Certificate in Water Resource Management
10 Jul 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
Next academic year Cannington College will be offering an industry based programme of study on the topic of Water Resource Management.
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