NEW PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB
GREENKEEPING APPRENTICESHIP
Prestwick Golf Club is seeking to recruit a Greenkeeping Apprentice wishing to make a career in greenkeeping. As the Birthplace of the Open, Prestwick Golf Club holds a unique place in the world of golf.
The 3 year apprentice training programme will be a combination of block release training at SRUC Elmwood, Cupar and on the job training working with the Club’s experienced team of greenkeepers. By the end of the programme, the apprentice will have achieved a SVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management with a possibility of extending this to a Modern Apprenticeship.
The ideal candidate should be local to the area, keen to learn, hardworking, reliable and have some interest or experience in greenkeeping. Being a golfer would be advantageous although not essential.
Using a range of equipment and machinery safely and competently will play a major part within the apprentice’s training programme.
The apprentice will also be involved in hazard, environmental and ecological operations which may include bunker maintenance, planting turf, trees, shrubs and developing wildlife habitats. The skills required to become a competent greenkeeper will be acquired whilst working on the golf course.
You will work 39 hours per week between 6am (earliest start) and 4pm (latest finish), Monday to Friday with some occasional weekend work required. Times will vary depending on the season but this will be discussed at interview. You will be entitled to 28 days annual leave and the rate of pay will be in excess of national minimum recommended rate dependent on age.
Desired skills
You should be
The 3 year apprentice training programme will be a combination of block release training at SRUC Elmwood, Cupar and on the job training working with the Club’s experienced team of greenkeepers. By the end of the programme, the apprentice will have achieved a SVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management with a possibility of extending this to a Modern Apprenticeship.
The ideal candidate should be local to the area, keen to learn, hardworking, reliable and have some interest or experience in greenkeeping. Being a golfer would be advantageous although not essential.
Using a range of equipment and machinery safely and competently will play a major part within the apprentice’s training programme.
The apprentice will also be involved in hazard, environmental and ecological operations which may include bunker maintenance, planting turf, trees, shrubs and developing wildlife habitats. The skills required to become a competent greenkeeper will be acquired whilst working on the golf course.
You will work 39 hours per week between 6am (earliest start) and 4pm (latest finish), Monday to Friday with some occasional weekend work required. Times will vary depending on the season but this will be discussed at interview. You will be entitled to 28 days annual leave and the rate of pay will be in excess of national minimum recommended rate dependent on age.
Desired skills
You should be
- able to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
- proactive in your work and have the drive and ambition to succeed
- < >committed to paying attention to detail
- prepared to do physical work in all weather conditions
Desired qualifications - Satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy is required
Applications with CV, explaining why you believe you are the most suitable candidate, should be made in writing to:
The Secretary
Prestwick Golf Club
2 Links Road
Prestwick KA9 1QH
Closing date: 30 June 2018.
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EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE MODERN APPRENTICESHIP
S2 I Can Do Anything Event
Thanks to the following companies for attending the I Can Do Anything Event at Prestwick Academy. If you would like any further information on the careers on offer, please use the links below.
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk/
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/
Thorne Travel: www.thornetravel.com
GE Caledonian: www.ge.com/uk/
UTC: www.utcaerospacesystems.com/
Vets for Pets: www.vets4pets.com/
NATs: www.prestwickaerospace.com/aerospace-capability/nats/
Thanks to the following companies for attending the I Can Do Anything Event at Prestwick Academy. If you would like any further information on the careers on offer, please use the links below.
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk/
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/
Thorne Travel: www.thornetravel.com
GE Caledonian: www.ge.com/uk/
UTC: www.utcaerospacesystems.com/
Vets for Pets: www.vets4pets.com/
NATs: www.prestwickaerospace.com/aerospace-capability/nats/
Positive Destination Event
Thanks to all the employers and organisations who made this such a positive event!
Thanks to all the employers and organisations who made this such a positive event!
Wednesday 7th February 2018 This sessions Positive Destination Event was a great success! Parents/Careers were invited to attend during their child’s House session. S4/S5/S6 pupils attend the Houses, Depute Heads, Guidance staff and the school Career Adviser were also on hand during the allotted periods to support pupils.
The following organisations were present during the Event. It provided a rare opportunity for pupils and parents to speak directly with staff about their experiences, recruitment procedures and any additional information that may be useful in securing either a position or a place with any of the organisations listed below:
Please use the following links to discuss career options with your young person.
Scotrail : www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/careers
NATs: www.nats.aero/careers/vacancies/
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk
Spirit : www.spiritaero.com/careers
William Duncan : www.williamduncan.co.uk
Army : www.army.mod.uk/careers
RAF : www.raf.mod.uk/RECRUITMENT
Navy : www.royalnavy.mod.uk/MadeInTheNavy/Role-Finder
SRUC : www.sruc.ac.uk
Morrisons: http://www.mymorrisonsjobs.co.uk/
City of Glasgow College : www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
GE Caledonian : www.geaviation.com
UTC : www.utcaerospacesystems.com
GSK : www.gsk.com
Graham and Sibbald (Surveyors) : www.g-s.co.uk
David Gillespie (STEM Ambassador – Advanced airframes, composites, and Robotics) : www.utcaerospacesystems.com
Daniel Johnston (STEM Ambassador – MEng at Strathclyde and Language Ambassador) : www.strath.ac.uk
Ayrshire College http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
Are you interested in a career in childcare?
GSK Apprenticeship applications now open!
Further details are also available from
http://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/apprentices-students-and-graduates/#
http://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/apprentices-students-and-graduates/#
