Advanced Course Search - Advanced Apprenticeship in Amenity Horticulture (Sportsturf)

Success Story

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Mark Tyson has worked at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club in Nottinghamshire since leaving school at 16 and has recently completed his NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture Sportsturf with Myerscough College.

Jonathon Knowles, Workbased Training Co-ordinator from Myerscough College says, “When Mark completed his Level 3 qualification he was looking for a new challenge. With some careers guidance from ourselves, Mark applied and was successful in getting a trainees’ placement in the USA at Westchester Golf and Country Club, New York State. He has been there since May, living in on-site accommodation, working hard and further developing his greenkeeping experience. When Mark returns to the UK, he intends to pick up his studies with Myerscough College again with a Level 4 Qualification and an Assessor Award”.

Course Factsheet

Advanced Apprenticeship in Amenity Horticulture (Sportsturf)

Myerscough reference:
07A3STFMYW01P

Course Length:
Work based delivery undertaken over 18-24 month period

Venue:
Work Based

About the Course

The course comprises the NVQ level 3 in Amenity Horticulture Level 3 Certificate in Amenity Horticulture, Key Skills and 1 additional occupationally relevant qualification. The NVQ consists of nine units covering a range of amenity horticulture skills and related practices. The main objectives of the course are to ensure the development of practical skills, related background knowledge and health and safety issues and procedures.

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

These courses cover practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Learners need to be over 16 and in full time employment for more than 30 hours. A required level of achievement in GCSE or relevant further education qualifications would be an advantage.

Fees

Funding towards this course may be available subject to eligibility criteria being met

List of Units

The NVQ level 3 qualification consists of 9 units Core units (mandatory and essential)

Estimate resources, requirements and programme work
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
Manage yourself
Manage information for action

Units specifically related to the Sportsturf qualification:

Create grassed and planted areas
Manage sports turf areas
Manage drainage and irrigation systems
Prepare and apply pesticides

Industrial / Work Experience

All Advanced Apprentice trainees are required to be in vocationally related employment for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Possible Careers / Jobs

Head/ Assistant Groundsman Self Employed Greenkeeper

Progression

NVQ level 4 Amenity Horticulture
Foundation Degree in Horticulture

Additional Qualifications

Learners undertaking this course as part of an apprenticeship programme will also undertake Key Skills Qualifications. These are:

Working with others level 2

Improving own learning and performance level 2

Information technology level 1

Application of number* level 2

Communication skills* level 2

*If recent GCSE qualifications include Maths and/or English at level C or above, these can be used as concessions in place of taking the Key skill qualification.

In addition to these the learner will undertake the following vocational additional qualifications:

First Aid at Work (4 DAY COURSE)

one other legislative qualification , ie NPTC PA2 or PA6 (preparing and applying pesticides)
Level 3 certificate in Amenity Horticulture

Special Requirements

The suitability of work placement providers for Advanced Apprentice trainees is subject to a health and safety appraisal. This is reviewed regularly by Myerscough College staff. Suitable outdoor clothing and steel toe capped boots will be required

How To Apply

To apply for this course, complete the Workbased Application Form.
Additional printed copies are available from Workbased Learning, Tel: 01995 642222 E-mail: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk
Please return the completed application form to Workbased Learning, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY

Myerscough College - general contact details

Address: Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston
Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone: 01995 642211 Email: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk Website: www.myerscough.ac.uk

Special Education Needs and Disability

Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.