19 June 2009

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in association with the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI), recently launched the Greenkeeping Cadetship programme, at the opening of the new Greenkeeping and Golf  Academy.  The Greenkeeping Cadetship programme which will be delivered at Greenmount Campus is aimed at young people aged 16 to 25 who have a keen interest in developing a career in greenkeeping. The GUI is supporting two students per year to undertake this programme, with a generous financial bursary of £7,500 each.

The Greenkeeping Cadetship programme will run from 1 September to 31 August each year. Successful candidates must have a minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or higher including Mathematics and English and relevant practical experience. They will enrol on the Level 2 NVQ Greenkeeping programme and will complete one academic year at Greenmount Campus. During this time they will attend classes and undertake practical instruction on the campus grounds and sports turf areas. During the summer period they will continue to gain practical experience working on the College grounds. The greenkeeping cadets will also complete a number of certified short courses such as first aid, manual handling and pesticide application, to help prepare them for careers in industry.

To apply, download the further education application form, or  contact CAFRE staff on Tel 0800 0284291
(Greenkeeping Cadetship application extended to Wednesday 12 August 2009)

Applications must be sent to Greenmount Campus to arrive before 31 July 2009.

PJ Collins (GUI) and John Fay (CAFRE) launch the Greenkeeping Cadetship programme at Greenmount Campus

Left to right - Mr Paul Campbell (Sports turf Lecturer); Dr David Patterson (Senior Lecturer, Horticulture); Mr John Fay (CAFRE Director); Mr PJ Collins (GUI President); Mr Ivor McCandless (GUI Ulster Branch Chairman); Mr Pat O’Dwyer (GUI, Dublin).