St Andrews Intentional Golf Course Management

Courses

NC Greenkeeping
HNC/D Golf Course Management
PDA International Golf Course Management
HNC/D Golf Management
PDA Golf Management

NC Greenkeeping

Attendance ~ FT/PT Duration ~ 1 or 2yrs Start Date ~ Sep SCQF ~ 5

The Course
The course is designed for people who wish to acquire the practical skills required to gain
employment within the greenkeeping industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a minimum of 4 Standard Grades at 3 or 4, one of which should be
English. Applicants with a mature attitude who are seeking a change in career are
welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants should have a keen
interest in the greenkeeping/golf/sports industry.

Areas of Study
Bunker Construction
Tee and Green Construction
Soils: Formation and Cropping Potential
Plant Husbandry: Common Disorders
Intro to Pesticide Application
Fertilisers: Quantity and Application
Turf Production
Turf Grass – Introduction
Tractor Operation
Turf Maintenance Equipment: Operation and Maintenance
Wildlife Conservation
Drainage – Introduction
Irrigating Sports Turf Surfaces
Use of Hand Tools in Greenkeeping
Small Engine Machine Operation
Golf Course Design and Layout

Course Delivery
One year full-time
Two years part-time

Progression and Job Opportunities
On successful completion, students can progress to the HNC Golf Course Management,
SVQ 2/3 Sportsturf or employment.

HNC Golf Course Management

Attendance ~ FT/PT Duration ~ 1 or 2yrs Start Date ~ Sept SCQF ~ 7

The Course
The course is designed for people who wish to acquire the necessary skills to take up
managerial positions within the greenkeeping industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have 2 Highers at C or above or a National Certificate in a relevant
subject or an SVQ Level 2 Greenkeeping qualification. One year's work experience is
helpful and Distance Learning students should be employed within the industry and have
completed a craft level greenkeeping qualification. Applicants with a mature attitude who
have experience but no formal qualifications are welcome and will be assessed on an
individual basis.

Areas of Study
Managing Turf Areas on a Golf Course
Selection and Management of Machinery
Employment Health and Safety
Communication
Preparation and Management of Golf Course Budgets
Soil Science for Turf Managers
Turf Grass Ecology: An Introduction
Supervision and Management
Integrated Management of the Golf Course Environment
Sports Turf Drainage Systems
Golf Course Irrigation Systems
Using Software Application Packages
Design and Construction of Golf Course Features
Managing Non-Turf Areas of a Golf Course

Course Delivery
The course is delivered over 28 weeks.

Progression and Job Opportunities
On successful completion, students can progress to the HND Golf Course Management
course or a managerial position in golf courses and other sports-related complexes.

HND Golf Course Management

Attendance ~ FT/PT Duration ~ 1yr Start Date ~ Sept SCQF ~ 8

The Course
The course is designed for people who wish to develop their management skills.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have successfully completed an HNC in an appropriate subject.

Areas of Study
Developing an Individual within a Team
Introduction to Human Resource Management
IT in Business
Developing Personal Effectiveness
Human Resource Management Practice
Event Management in Sport
History and Development of Golf
International Turf Grass Management
Soil Science for Turf Managers 2

Course Delivery
The course is delivered over 28 weeks.

Progression and Job Opportunities
On successful completion of the course students articulate onto other recognised Degree
course options including the BA Golf Tourism at the University of Abertay, Dundee. The
award can lead to management opportunities on golf courses both at home and abroad.

PDA International Golf Course Management

Attendance ~ FT/PT Duration ~ 6 Months Start Date ~ Jan SCQF ~ 7

The Course
The course is designed for those who wish to take up managerial positions within the golf
industry.

Entry Requirements
Potential students should have completed a National Certificate in Greenkeeping or
another related qualification or have relevant industrial experience.

Areas of Study
History and Development of Golf
Soil Science for Turf Managers 1
Turf Grass Ecology: An Introduction
Design and Construction of Golf Course Features
Golf Course Irrigation Systems
Managing Turf Areas on a Golf Course
Selection and Management of Machinery
International Turf Grass Management

Course Delivery
The course is delivered full-time over 6 months.

Progression and Job Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, students can continue on to both the Higher
National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in Golf Course Management and then
into the final year of the BA Golf Tourism at the University of Abertay. Successful
completion of the course can lead to management opportunities on golf courses both at
home and abroad.