Assistant Green Keeper - WPEP Scheme - Strokestown Golf Club
Strokestown Golf Club
Strokestown, Co Roscommon
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
This placement at The Golf course is for an Assistant Green Keeper to work closely under our Green keeper Supervisor. The assistant will be tutored in raking the bunkers, cutting holes and moving tee-markers to the right place. The position will be fully supported and mentored by our Greenkeeper Supervisor. Assisting the team on the upkeep and maintenance of the Golf course. Assisting with the grass maintenance techniques, trimmings and cuttings of trees and shrubs around the course. The participant will gain practical day to day experience on: - planning and managing the control of weeds, pest and disease - the irrigation systems and the course drainage systems. -the feeding & watering of grass, shrubs and greenery. The participant will assist the green keeper supervisor with deliveries from suppliers, checking paperwork. The participant will learn how to work as part of a team with a good work ethic. On a daily basis they will be mentored in Health & safety, identifying risk, administration of stock, products & customer service.Role Description This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP. Formal Training: Safety and Hygiene Grass Machinery Maintenance Sports Turf Management Safe Use of Herbicides and Pesticides Care and Maintenance of Shrubs, Trees and Flowers Layout and Development of Greens Health & Safety Procedures Informal Training: Teamwork Communication Skills Administration Identifying hazards/Risk Assessments