Pitch Quality and Maintenance Training Course
Course designed for:
The elementary course will demonstrate basics practices required to maintain amenity turf. The course explains how to do the list of operations listed below and their effect on the grass plant, soil and surface.
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. Please contact our offices regarding IOG/RoSPA Certification.
Timing and Venue
Start: 9.30 am
Coffee: 11.00 pm
Lunch: 12.30 pm
End: 4.30 pm
Venue: Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire
Refreshments
Tea and coffee on arrival
Lunch
Tea and coffee during afternoon break.
Training Pack
A training pack will be provided.
Course syllabus includes:
- Mowing
- Aeration
- Fertilising
- Irrigation
- Surface preparation: harrowing, brushing and rolling
- Surface renovation: Scarification, top dressing seeding
- Pest, weed and Diseases
- Health and Safety
Course Tutor
The course tutor is Alan Lewis, the last person in the UK to be awarded the title of Master Groundsman. Alan is principle lecturer for the Institute of Groundsmen.
Note: Prices listed are for non-RoSPA clients i.e. those who do not have RoSPA annual inspections. If you have annual playground inspections by RoSPA, you may be eligible to receive a discount against the price of a course. Contact us for details.
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Note: Prices exclude VAT.
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Member's Price |
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Malvern
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1 Day |
£165.00
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Course Outline
Also available to download: Pitch Quality and Maintenance Training Course (PDF 49kb)
The elementary course will demonstrate basics practices required to maintain amenity turf. The course explains how to do the list of operations listed below and their effect on the grass plant, soil and surface.
A RoSPA Certificate of Training will be given to all participants who complete the course. Please contact our offices regarding IOG/RoSPA Certification.
Timing and Venue
Start: 9.30 am
Coffee: 11.00 pm
Lunch: 12.30 pm
End: 4.30 pm
Venue: Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire
Refreshments
Tea and coffee on arrival
Lunch
Tea and coffee during afternoon break.
Training Pack
A training pack will be provided.
Syllabus
- Mowing
- Aeration
- Fertilising
- Irrigation
- Surface preparation: harrowing, brushing and rolling
- Surface renovation: Scarification, top dressing seeding
- Pest, weed and Diseases
- Health and Safety
Course Tutor
The course tutor is Alan Lewis, the last person in the UK to be awarded the title of Master Groundsman. Alan is principle lecturer for the Institute of Groundsmen.
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Related information:
The Play Safety [Play Safety] section of the web site has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of playground safety, in addition to details of playground inspections, awards and play safety around the world.
For further details or to book a course, contact the Training Manager:
Tel: +44 (0)1367 244600
Email Keiron Taylor: ktaylor@rospaplaysafety.co.uk
Training for Inspections, Standards and Risk Assessment
One Day Course
This one day training course provides a basic introduction to inspecting and maintaining children's playgrounds. It is designed for staff members who have day-to-day responsibility for playground safety and inspections. This highly visual presentation is ideal for small groups up to fifteen. Basic requirements are for a comfortable room with good blackout. Access to playground for a practical site inspection is required. Course notes and a Certificate of Attendance are provided.
Two Day Course
This two day training course provides a basic introduction to inspecting and maintaining children's playgrounds. It is designed for staff members who have day-to-day responsibility for playground safety. This highly visual presentation is ideal for small group up to fifteen. Basic requirements are for a comfortable room with good blackout. Access to a playground for a practical site inspection is required. Course notes and a Certificate of Attendance are provided.
Other Courses
We can provide courses to cover a wide range of topics related to play safety. These can be tailored to your specific requirements.
For further details or to book a course, contact the Training Manager:
Tel: +44 (0)1367 244600
Email Keiron Taylor: ktaylor@rospaplaysafety.co.uk
Become a RoSPA Member
As a RoSPA Member you will pay Member Prices for courses and enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- 15% discount off Stocksigns safety signs
- Free telephone consultancy
- Half price advertising in all RoSPA Journals
- Subscription to one or more RoSPA Journals
- The RoSPA Infocentre
- The exclusive RoSPA Member Zone
- RoSPA member logo* and membership certificate
- E-bulletins
- Corporate membership
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