Course designed for:
The elementary course will demonstrate basics practices required to maintain amenity turf. The course explains how to do the list of operations listed below and their effect on the grass plant, soil and surface.
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. Please contact our offices regarding IOG/RoSPA Certification.
Timing and Venue
Start 9.30 am
Coffee 11.00 pm
Lunch 12.30 pm
End 4.30 pm
Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire
Refreshments
Tea and coffee on arrival
Lunch
Tea and coffee during afternoon break.
Training Pack
A training pack will be provided. |
Course syllabus includes:
● Mowing
● Aeration
● Fertilising
● Irrigation
● Surface preparation: harrowing, brushing and rolling
● Surface renovation: Scarification, top dressing seeding
● Pest, weed and Diseases
● Health and Safety
Course Tutor
The course tutor is Alan Lewis, the last person in the UK to be awarded the title of Master Groundsman. Alan is principle lecturer for the Institute of Groundsmen. |
Course Dates |