Greenkeepers Training Committee releases new training materials
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has released a revised set of best practice learning materials for all levels of student greenkeepers.
The GTC Board of Richard Flint of England Golf, Robert Martin of Wales Golf, GTC Chairman Alistair Booth, Jim Croxton of BIGGA and Carolyn Hedley of Scottish Golf with GTC staff members Emma Willis and Fiona Lyttle
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 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.
For further information on the GTC's Learning Materials, contact GTC Administrator Emma Willis on 01347 838640 and emma@the-gtc.co.uk