Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps in Greenkeeping
We’re thrilled to be offering Skills Bootcamps in Greenkeeping (part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee), designed to help you gain vital industry skills and expertise.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh start in a new career, hoping to gain skills or support your the development of your staff, our Skills Bootcamps are here to help. Skills Bootcamps are free for individuals and 90% funded for SMEs through the Government’s National Skills Fund. Larger employers receive 70% funding. These flexible courses give people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion.
Course Overview
Created for anyone interested in starting a career in sports turf maintenance or developing their existing skills to progress within the industry. Whether you want to work on golf courses, sports pitches, estates, or recreational grounds, this programme gives you the practical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to maintain high-quality playing surfaces.
With guidance from industry professionals, you’ll learn the core techniques, equipment use, and environmental practices essential to working as an effective and confident Greenkeeper.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum covers:
- Principles of turf management and grass cultivation
- Safe Use of Pedestrian Mowers NPTC L2
- Tractor Training NPTC L2
- PA1 – Safe use of pesticides
- PA6 Application of pesticides
- Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management
- Environmental stewardship and sustainable grounds maintenance
- Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Course Dates and Delivery
The course will begin on Monday 18th May 2026 till Friday 3rd July 2026.
How To Apply
It’s easy, let us know that you’re interested by complete our quick form below. A member of team will then review your submission and will be in touch to discuss the next steps in-line with our criteria and your current circumstances.