Tel: 01902 440251
T: 01902 440251

Welcome to our Groundsman Training website, although I should add that many of our courses are suitable for Greenkeepers, contracting staff and managers of sporting venues.

NEW COURSE – STEM INJECTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF JAPANESE KNOTWEED ETC

We will be offering this course at various locations according to demand.

Contact me with your name, address and contact details to register your interest.  Remember that you need to have a PA1/PA6A qualification to use the Stem Injection equipment, and PA6AW if you intend to spray in or near water.  We can help with this training if necessary.

Chris Johnson


Courses

We run a wide range of courses from one-day sports turf maintenance courses (see below) to more extensive courses covering all aspects of the industry, from arboriculture to management. More details of the courses can be found in the right hand column of this site. We run courses at our own venues around the country, but can also organise training at the client’s premises if these are suitable and with sufficient numbers. Please contact me on 01902 440251 if you wish to discuss a course.
Football Rugby Cricket
Tennis Golf Bowls

General Sports Turf Maintenance Courses

These 1-day theory courses have been designed to provide a basic overview of the machinery, equipment and processes involved in sports ground maintenance. They will be of equal benefit to those who work alone on a sports ground, including volunteers and part time grounds people, or members of groundstaff teams. They are also ideal for those new to the industry and, of course, it’s a great opportunity to spend a day with your fellow turf professionals!

The courses are accredited by Lantra Awards and are delivered by an experienced turf professional, so delegates can be sure that as well as the basic course content they will pick up lots of tips and sound advice.

Each delegate receives a Lantra Awards Certificate of Attendance and a copy of the comprehensive Course Manual, which contains a month-by-month annual maintenance programme for future reference and as a reminder of the techniques and skills covered on the day.

Management Skills

Frank Newberry is currently leading our 2011/12 ‘Essential Management Skills’ course, which qualifies for 5 BIGGA CPD Credits.

More details about the Essential Management Skills course

Dealing with Difficult People and Situations

Frank also leads this 1-day course which has proved invaluable in helping those whose day-to-day work brings them into contact with the general public, typically school sports fields, local authority amenity land, village or community sports facilities or play areas, public parks and gardens, theme and leisure parks.

Inevitably such people will meet situations of potential conflict and misunderstanding. Such events demand well-developed communication skills if they are to be dealt with sensitively with the best possible outcome being achieved for all concerned.

More details about the Dealing with Difficult People and Situations course

All Courses Available

Below you will find a list of all the courses available. For further information on a particular course, click the relevant title.
To view all the current courses, click Booking Now.

Safe Use of Pesticides: This course is a legally required qualification by the Control of Pesticide Regulations for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis. It is divided into 13 units. Read More.

Training Partners

Writtle College: A variety of short courses, ideal for learning specialist crafts as a hobby or to gain accreditation for technical skills.