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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.

 

Land drainage is fundamentally the most important aspect to creating a successful grass-based sport or amenity playing surface.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the land drainage sector.

The finer details

Course sessions include:

  • An introduction to the history & principles of land drainage
  • Existing drainage systems and their maintenance
  • Primary Drainage Systems - Key Considerations for Success
  • Secondary drainage systems
  • Materials and products
  • Industry best practice
  • In house or contractors
  • Aftercare and maintenance
 
This will be a certificate of attendance course.

Delivery method

Classroom

Recognised by

Lantra Awards

Course description:

An Introduction to Land Drainage – Golf Course, Sports Turf and Amenity Download PDF

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the installation and oversight of land drainage projects such as:

GreenkeepersGrounds staffDrainage contractors and their employeesLandscapersLand based industries employeesLocal authority staff Committee members and club officials of sports clubs, golf courses and charitiesSports turf students and apprentices

What will be covered?

On completion of this course you will:
 
  • Understand the principles of effective land drainage
  • Understand how to maintain and improve existing systems
  • Have an increased confidence in the design and implementation of land drainage schemes
  • Understand the need for an effective primary system prior to any secondary drainage
  • Be able to make more informed decisions on the type of installation process you require
  • Identify high standards of workmanship and poor techniques
  • Have a better decision making process in place for contractor selection
  • Understand terminology for drainage products and the equipment used to install it
  • Be more confident when installing or overseeing various types of land drainage schemes you are responsible for
  • Have gained the knowledge to care for newly installed drainage schemes
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