Garden labourer
Kew Golf Club

Kew Golf Club are happy to host young people interested in gaining exposure in all facets of Golf Course Maintenance. This would suit people studying a VET in Horticulture or the like. There is real potential for apprenticeships in Sports Turf Management for motivated and interested students.

Placements are available throughout school year and are 5 days long with potential to extend if both parties agree.

This placement could align with your Certificate II in Horticulture/Landscaping via the following Units of Competency:
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

To find out more about Kew Golf Club, please visit their website at: www.kewgolfclub.com.au/cms

To express an interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1T7Dd5Kz3LSfRatB6

Skills You Might Learn

Students completing a placement here have the potential to gain the following skills: team work, communication, organisational skills, interpersonal skills, use of hand tools, use of power equipment, general course and gardening maintenance, irrigation, course upkeep.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Depending on skills, students completing a placement here can expect to: rake bunkers, change holes in greens, mow greens & tees, irrigation repairs and turf construction, maintain fairways, and clear debris from the course.

Student Requirements

Ideally, students should have an interest in gardening maintenance. They should also be enthusiastic and willing to learn, punctual, neat presentation, strong work ethic and prepared to work in all weather conditions. An interest/understanding of golf is desirable, but not essential.

Dress Requirements

Clothing provided by the employer. Wet weather gear, gloves, shirt & jumper and boots if required.

Special Transport Requirements

Not the easiest to get to via Public Transport, but it is available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• AHC21616 - Certificate II in Landscaping
• SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies