Greenkeeping & Sportsturf Management
This course has been designed to meet the increasing demand for high quality turf surfaces in golf and field sports nationally and internationally. Students carry out practical work on the colleges’ sports pitches which include a natural soccer pitch, natural GAA/Rugby pitch and synthetic soccer pitch. Field trips to other sports turf facilities and golf courses are central to the course. On successful completion of the course students will have gained the knowledge and skills required to maintain golf courses and sports turf facilities.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year course
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, L.C.A. or equivalent, with some practical experience in Greenkeeping or Sportsturf Maintenance is desirable. Mature students without formal qualifications are welcome to apply for places on this course. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Greenkeeper, Golf Course Superintendent, Groundsman, Sports Turf Contractor. Graduates have gone on to work or study at Cranfield University, Mississippi State University, Ohio State University, Myerscough College, Elmwood College, Augusta National, Bethpage Park, Winged Foot, Fota Island, Ballybunion and Mount Juliet.
Progression Opportunities
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Elmwood College, Scotland: HNC/HND Golf Course Management.
Myerscough College, England: BSc Hons Sports Turf Science and Management.
The Ohio State Internship Program.
MTU: BSc Horticulture (CR011).
UCD: BAgrSc Hons Horticulture, Landscape and Sports Turf Management (DN272).
SETU/Kildalton College: BSc Horticulture (WD096).
SETU/National Botanic Gardens: BSc Horticulture (WD097).
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI Exam Fees: €80*
Field Trips: €70
College Jacket: €55
GCSAI Membership €55
BIGGA Membership: €40
Manuals: €45
Total: €595
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Graduates of this program are equipped to work or indeed continue their study at limitless turfgrass maintenance facilities worldwide.
CSN also has strong links with the Ohio State internship programme which gives graduates the opportunity to complete a 12 month internship at one of the top golf courses in the USA.
Sports Turf Mechanisation - 6N3629
Sports Turf Science & Maintenance - 6N3622
Sports Turf Facilities - 6N3628
Ecology & Environment - 6N3645
Tree & Shrub Management - 6N3624
Finance - 6N4165
Communications - 6N1950
6M4330- Golf & Sports Turf Management
Award
QQI - Level 6 Golf and Sports Turf Management 6M4330
Special Features
Students will complete six months work placement at a golf course or sports turf facility under the supervision of a qualified golf course superintendent. This work placement takes place on a one-day per week basis during the academic year and on a full-time basis during the summer.
Daniel Crowley
Phone: 021 2067636
Email: daniel.crowley@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91