Program Overview

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Professional Turf Care

Overview

Discover how to look after turf surfaces, in varying situations, throughout the year. Our two-day course in Writtle is suitable for beginners and professionals.

Full Description

Grass cutting and gardening services are a growing industry and there is nothing more impressive than a healthy, well-maintained lawn.

Our course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to manage a lawn and achieve sustainability.

Over the course of two days we'll cover topics including:

• grass and its use in varying situations
• weed, disease and pest identification
• soil science
• fertiliser use, timing and choice
• treating turf problems, associated legislation/requirements
• sustainable lawn care
• lawn care treatment programmes - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• irrigation needs
• aeration
• scarification
• top dressing
• seeding
• mowing – mower selection and frequency
• basic machinery maintenance

When you complete the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Who Should Attend?

Our course is suitable for beginners and professionals, such as landscapers and lawn care technicians.

Dates

We'll add future dates here when confirmed.

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£395

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you are required to wear work clothes suitable for the weather including sturdy footwear, preferably with steel toe caps.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.