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Golf Greenkeeping Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requiremen…

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Abrasive Wheels - Hand Held Electrical and Engine Driven - Lantra Awards

A short course to cover the Health and Safety requirements involved in the use and replacement of the abrasive wheel in various circumstance…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
5.035311, 7

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Sportsturf - Groundsman

This qualification covers the basic principles of the role of a groundsman; focussing on maintenance, repair and presentation of sports pitc…

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Employer's workplace
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Minimum of 20 months *
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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Sportsturf - Greenkeeper

This qualification covers the principals of greenkeeping; focussing on maintenance, repair and preparation of golf courses whilst taking int…

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Employer's workplace
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Minimum of 20 months *
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Fine Turf and Lawn Maintenance

From the smallest patch of grass to the grandest of lawns, maintenance has to start somewhere. This course aims to introduce the concepts an…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
5.035311, 9

Advanced Apprenticeship in Horticulture - Sportsturf - Greenkeeper

The supervisory management qualification covers all aspects of learning to support career and managerial development for those working in th…

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Employer's workplace
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Minimum of 24 months *
0.1179502, 9

Grounds Maintenance Work Equipment - Operator Training

This introductory level course is designed as machine operator training for 2 and 4 stroke hand held powered tools. The range of equipment c…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
5.035311, 10

Advanced Apprenticeship in Workbased Horticulture - Sportsturf - Groundsman

The supervisory management qualification covers all aspects of learning to support career and management development for those working as a …

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Employer's workplace
Course length
Minimum of 24 months *
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L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)

This training and assessment programme supports the information and knowledge required to achieve the L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Han…

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1 Day
0.1179502, 17

Agricultural / Amenity Tractor Operations Training

This course, delivered at either the College or as an option to employers, in the workplace, can be designed to suit the needs of the operat…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
3 Days (Mid Week)
0.1572669, 18

City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Horticulture, Landscape or Sportsturf (360)

Myerscough College can offer you the opportunity to train at level 3 (A-Level equivalent) at the best land-based College in the North West, …

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 year
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L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) - Near Water (PA6aw)

This training and assessment programme only covers Unit 152 - Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators Fitted with Hydraulic Nozzles or Ro…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
0.1572669, 21

L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) (PA6a)

This training and assessment programme only covers Unit 151 of the Award, Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators Fitted With Hydraulic N…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
0.1572669, 22

L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2a)

This training and assessment programme only covers Unit 111 of the Award, Operating Mounted, Trailed and Self Propelled Hydraulic Nozzle or …

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
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City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills

Why Myerscough: Myerscough College is set in a beautiful rural area; we have fantastic grounds and award winning gardens on which you can …

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Myerscough College (Preston) or Croxteth Park (Liverpool)
Course length
One Year
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BTEC Level 1 Diploma Land Based Studies (Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf)

This is a broad based study programme that covers areas including basic sportsturf machinery use, mowing and maintaining grass, some plant m…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 year
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BTEC Level 1 Certificate Land Based Studies (Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf)

This mainly practical course is a foundation course aimed at students with mild learning difficulties and is an ideal first step into a care…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 year
5.035311, 274

BSc (Hons) Sportsturf Science + Management

This course is eligible for applications from 8 September 2018 with a start date of September 2019. The course is delivered at University C…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
3 years
5.035311, 275

BSc (Hons) Sportsturf Science + Management FYDE On Line

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. This course is a top-up degree …

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Location
Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
2 years
5.035311, 276

Foundation Certificate Sportsturf Part Time

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. Designed to develop technical, …

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Myerscough College (Preston)
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Sportsturf studies

There are fantastic opportunities both in the UK and overseas for people who are trained and qualified in sportsturf. Careers exist at all levels, from assistant groundspersons and greenkeepers to managers of international sports facilities such as Premier League Football Clubs and the major elite Golf Courses. Our courses will equip you with the skills that are necessary to build, maintain and manage quality turf surfaces to a high standard.

Students learn the science behind how grasses grow, as well as soils, drainage and a wide range of maintenance practices. You will gain an understanding of the demands of sport and what players need or expect from turf surfaces. You will be taught how to provide these conditions all year round and in all weather conditions.

A solid reputation

Myerscough College enjoys a fantastic reputation across the UK and Europe as one of the leading providers of sportsturf education. Ex-students from the programmes can be found at some of the top sporting venues across the country including Wimbledon, the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid and St Andrews.

Excellent Facilities

Myerscough benefits from superb sportsturf facilities including a nine-hole golf course, fully automated irrigation systems with various controllers and fittings, turfgrass research laboratory and more. The department has also recently had a brand new turfgrass unit built, offering specialist workshops, classrooms and research facilities.

A World of Opportunity

There are fantastic opportunities throughout the world for people who have  training and qualifications in sportsturf. All our course equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to progress to either the next level of education, or a career within the industry.

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ETS Conference 2018

Myerscough College is proud to be involved with and sponsor the 6th Annual European Turfgrass Society Conference in Manchester this year.  

ETS Conference

Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY

For all enquiries please see our contact page or call 01995 642222.

UK Provider Registration Number: 10004478