1. www. the-gtc.co.uk Its All About Standards Presentation to the Golf Union of Wales by David Golding GTC Education Director

2. www. the-gtc.co.uk 2 WHOSE STANDARDS? Employers standards? Greenkeepers standards? Golfers standards? NATIONAL STANDARDS.

3. www. the-gtc.co.uk 3 EACH PART Education Training Qualifications - all linked to NATIONAL STANDARDS.

4. www. the-gtc.co.uk 4 EDUCATION Theory? School? College? University? KNOWLEDGE.

5. www. the-gtc.co.uk 5 TRAINING Practical? On the job? SKILLS FOR WORK.

6. www. the-gtc.co.uk 6 QUALIFICATIONS Degree HNC/Diploma Foundation Degree Advanced National Certificate (ANC) National Certificate (NC) VOCATIONAL.

7. www. the-gtc.co.uk 7 NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS Three Levels 1. Greenkeeper 2. Supervisor 3. Manager.

8. www. the-gtc.co.uk 8 GREENKEEPER 1.Promoting the health and safety of self and others in accordance with relevant policies 2.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and golfers 3.Maintaining the golf course playing surfaces.

9. www. the-gtc.co.uk 9 GREENKEEPER 4.Preparing the golf course for play 5.Operating and maintaining machinery 6.Maintaining plants other than turf on the golf course.

10. www. the-gtc.co.uk 10 GREENKEEPER SKILLS 1.Switching and brushing 2.Mowing greens, tees, surrounds, banks, fairways, semi-rough, rough 3.Scarifying/verti-cutting turf 4.Aerating turf 5.Applying top dressing.

11. www. the-gtc.co.uk 11 GREENKEEPER SKILLS 6.Applying nutrition 7.Repairing divots 8.Irrigating turf 9.Identifying and controlling weeds, pests, turf diseases and disorders.

12. www. the-gtc.co.uk 12 GREENKEEPER SKILLS 10.Preparing ground to establish turf 11.Establishing turf 12.Identifying grasses on the golf course.

13. www. the-gtc.co.uk 13 APPRENTICESHIP Vocational – on the job NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Skills + Knowledge + Key Skills Numeracy – Literacy – Communication CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE.

14. www. the-gtc.co.uk 14 SUPERVISOR 1.Supervising golf course greenkeepers 2.Surveying and reporting on the condition of the environment 3.Supervising the construction and/or renovation of greens, tees and bunkers 4.Supervising the maintenance of a golf course.

15. www. the-gtc.co.uk 15 SUPERVISORY SKILLS 1.Promoting, monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security of self, team and others 2.Holding team meetings 3.Communicating information to staff, management and golfers

16. www. the-gtc.co.uk 16 SUPERVISORY SKILLS 4.Briefing teams and allocating work 5.Motivating staff 6.Training staff 7.Reviewing staff performance 8.Implementing the values and characteristics of the golf club.

17. www. the-gtc.co.uk 17 SUPERVISORY SKILLS 9.Collecting and recording data on the golf course environment 10.Reporting on the condition of the golf course environment 11.Supervising construction/renovation projects 12.Estimating resource requirements and programming work.

18. www. the-gtc.co.uk 18 SUPERVISORY SKILLS 13.Supervising the greenkeeping staff 14.Supervising the preparation and use of machinery 15.Operating and maintaining irrigation systems 16.Maintaining drainage systems 17.Controlling weeds, pests and diseases.

19. www. the-gtc.co.uk 19 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP Vocational – on the job NVQ Level 3 Sports Turf Skills + Knowledge + Key Skills Major Government Policy = ££££ FRAMEWORKS AVAILABLE.

20. www. the-gtc.co.uk 20 MANAGER 1.Managing the golf course business 2.Managing the development of the golf course 3.Managing the maintenance of the golf course.

21. www. the-gtc.co.uk 21 MANAGEMENT SKILLS 1.Managing golf course maintenance in accordance with the golf course policy document 2.Managing the process of health and safety on the golf course 3.Managing teams and individuals to enhance performance.

22. www. the-gtc.co.uk 22 MANAGEMENT SKILLS 4.Managing projects 5.Managing the golf course environment 6.Managing budgets and finance 7.Managing the performance, training and development of self and staff.

23. www. the-gtc.co.uk 23 GTC APPROVED CENTRES Bridgend – Pencoed Welsh College of Horticulture Others? Government funding to offer a range of courses which all link to: NATIONAL STANDARDS!

24. www. the-gtc.co.uk 24 DELIVERY OPTIONS Full time at College Part time at College/Centre 100% on the job – at the golf course Distance Learning On Line Learning.

25. www. the-gtc.co.uk 25 DELIVERY OPTIONS Traditional to trendy The choice is yours.

26. www. the-gtc.co.uk 26 SHORT COURSES Bite-size learning? Continued Professional Development Units or Modules Will all link to: NATIONAL STANDARDS!

27. www. the-gtc.co.uk 27 SHORT COURSES Full time at College Part time at College/Centre 100% on the job – at the golf course Distance Learning On Line Learning.

28. www. the-gtc.co.uk 28 LEARNING MATERIALS Level 2 – Level 3 Used by GTC Approved Centres Available to anyone Hard Copy – CD ROM.

29. www. the-gtc.co.uk 29 WHICH ROUTE?

30. www. the-gtc.co.uk 30 COURSE MANAGER Head Greenkeeper? Course Superintendent? Links Manager/ Does s/he manage?

31. www. the-gtc.co.uk 31 YOUR GTC Up to date info on education, training and qualifications All the important links to organisations, training providers and individuals involved in supporting you.

32. www. the-gtc.co.uk 32 YOUR GTC David Golding Education Director Telephone 01347 838640 Mobile 07831 222659 Email david@the-gtc.co.ukdavid@the-gtc.co.uk

33. www. the-gtc.co.uk Its All About Standards Presentation to the Golf Union of Wales by David Golding GTC Education Director