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GTC Work shops
21st Nov 2008 -
Training -
David Golding
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with The R&A will be hosting workshops for staff working at the GTC Approved Training Providers during 2009 to ensure the programme to promote the sustainable golf course is promoted to all levels of greenkeeping students.
Oatridge students pitch up for top prizes
24th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Colin Adams
The eight best student greenkeepers of the year have been named at an awards ceremony at Oatridge College in West Lothian.
A total of almost 260 students received certificates from Mary Mulligan, the Labour MSP for Linlithgow.
Developing an Industry for the Future
21st Oct 2008 -
Training -
Dean Cleaver
As part of FEGGA’s commitment to working with and assisting the new emerging golfing Nations, FEGGA, will in November stage a Conference to help support their establishment and growth for the future-details inside
Search begins for top Scottish land-based learners
20th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
As the search begins to find Scotland’s Land-based Learners of the Year for 2008, four previous winners from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been talking of how the award, from Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has boosted their careers and personal confidence.
Solutions are not the answer!!
7th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry presented the third part of Pitchcare's Essential Management Skills Programme for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road Stadium.
New recruit for Easton Lodge
30th Aug 2008 -
Training -
Emily Kent
Tom Coppin, a horticultural BSc (hons) graduate from Writtle College, has already succeeded in gaining his first graduate gardening job. Tom is about to start his new job as a full-time gardener at the Gardens of Easton Lodge, near Dunmow.
Floppy feedback and avoiding appraisal agony
16th Jul 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
Just back from his third visit to Denmark where he garnered great reviews for his negotiating skills seminar for greenkeepers called 'Getting Better Deals at Work', Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry considers floppy feedback at work and how 'a little project' can make all the difference to appraisals.
Plumpton College taster days
14th Jul 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Plumpton College taster course guides for 2008/9 are now available for taster days at Plumpton College and at Ivyland Farm, Netherfield near Battle, East Sussex
Stateside Success for Writtle College Students
3rd Jul 2008 -
Training -
Emily Kent
Ohio State University, in the USA, has become home to Daniel Weston an ex-Writtle College student. After completing his NVQ level 2 in Sports Turf ahead of the majority in his group, Daniel progressed onto his NVQ Level 3 at the College.
RHS Wisley Student wins 2008 Young Horticulturist of the Year National Final.
9th May 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Patrick Wiltshire is third time lucky. After three years of trying, Patrick Wiltshire, currently studying at RHS Wisley, but originally from East Yorkshire, has won the 2008 National Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY).
Groundskeeping apprentices in Kent help lay the ground for the perfect pitch
30th Apr 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Ahead of the domestic cricket season, which kicked off on 10 April at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Hadlow College in Tonbridge gave twelve groundskeeping apprentices the chance to really hone their skills at an expert class in the subject.
What you see is what you get!
23rd Apr 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- 2 comments
Careers Counsellor and conference speaker Frank Newberry returns, with some real life examples, to probe the theme of personal image and its impact in the workplace (both positive and negative)
Basis training
19th Apr 2008 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Laurence Gale MSc joins delegates on the BASIS Certificate of Competence course, designed for all those involved with the use, supervision, strorage and transportation of pesticides
High hopes for the Writtle College Student
8th Apr 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Writtle College Horticulture student Chris Greer, second year BSc Horticulture student, won the Regional Final of Young Horticulturist of the Year competition, securing him a place in the National Final which takes place at the Eden Project in Cornwall on the 3rd May 2008.
Myerscough students benefit from Express study
3rd Apr 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Having recently purchased a set of Express Dual and Anglemaster 3000’s for their Turfgrass Education Centre, Myerscough College has been working with Bernhard and Company for training and education programmes for their students.
New Essential Management Skills course dates announced
2nd Apr 2008 -
Training -
Christine Johnson
- 1 comment
Following the completion of another successful Essential Management Skills course at Leicester Tigers RFC back in February, we’re pleased to announce three new course dates for later this year.
The Princess Royal visits Plumpton College
14th Mar 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
The Princess Royal was taken on a conducted tour of various parts of the college where she was welcomed by staff and students.
Hayes-y day in Paradise for Oatridge students
11th Mar 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Students from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been learning what it takes to keep the green, green grass of Celtic Park in top condition.
Excavator Safety Training
5th Mar 2008 -
Training -
Editor
- 2 comments
The South West Section of BIGGA are running one-day Excavator Safety Training Days for Greenkeepers and Groundsmen near Bristol. There are limited places left on either the 26th or 27th March, at Woodlands Golf Club-details inside
Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Technical Workshop Programme - N. Ireland
29th Feb 2008 -
Training -
Andrew Turnbull BSc (Hons)
- 1 comment
Designed for those who are seeking high quality training in technical subjects vital to playing surface preparation.
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