Aspiring Manager

This two-day, interactive workshop will introduce aspiring managers to the skills, experience and techniques you will need to take the next step in your career journey. It will provide a solid foundation of personal and professional awareness to understand your motivations, how your actions affect those around you and to discover the fundamentals of managing others.

• The power of understanding others!
• Practice makes perfect – cultivating personal habits for leadership roles.
• Essential language and behaviour for the workplace.
• Understanding the importance of business stakeholders.
• The art of successfully managing up!
• Preparing for the perfect interview.

Confident Manager

This two-day, interactive workshop will provide a solid foundation of the knowledge required as you step up to the position of supervisor or manager. Preparing you to positively manage yourself and others by attaining key skills that will enable you to become an effective and confident manager.

• Financial management – bulletproof budgeting!
• Safeguarding success – the role of risk assessments.
• Managing projects to achieve great results.
• Navigating difficult conversations.
• Stress! Creating your own survival plan.
• Presenting with impact – what it takes to make it great!

Successful Manager (PART 1)

This two-day, interactive workshop is part one of the Successful Manager programme. It will build on the foundations established during the Aspiring and Confident Manager programmes. Focusing on developing strong, winning processes, helping you navigate and create strategies to successfully manage yourself and others.

• Creating a bespoke golf course policy document.
• Conducting engaging and worthwhile performance reviews.
• Can’t or won’t? How to manage defensive people.
• CHANGE! How to prepare and support your team.
• The art of delegation – how to survive letting go.
• Conducting successful interviews.

Successful Manager (PART 2)

This two-day, interactive workshop is part two of the Successful Manager programme.
It will expand on the knowledge and skills acquired in part one, and on the foundations established during the Aspiring and Confident Manager programmes. It will continue to focus on developing strong, winning processes, helping you navigate and create strategies to successfully manage yourself and others.

• Understanding compliance on and off the golf course.
• Using data and information for solid decision making.
• Effective schedule planning for improved efficiency.
• Time management – how to make time work for you.
• Performance management – how to maximise productivity.
• Impactful team meetings with meaning and purpose.

Inspirational Leader

This two-day, interactive workshop will empower leaders to inspire and motivate teams effectively. It will focus on developing your emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy and authenticity. It will enable you, as a leader, to understand your strengths and weaknesses, helping you to create a positive work environment and drive organisational success.

• Unlocking emotional intelligence – mastering human connections.
• The language of professionalism – successful behaviour in the workplace.
• Stakeholder relations – building dynamic management strategy.
• Mastering stress! Design your personal resilience plan.
• Sparking creativity – generating inspiring innovation techniques.
• Practice makes perfect – how to build a habit driven culture.

Abrasive Wheel Safety Certificate

Delivered in an online environment, this one-hour course will provide an understanding of the main risks associated with using abrasive wheels and ways to minimise and control the risks. The Abrasive Wheel Safety Certificate is required by anyone who uses abrasive wheels tools in the workplace. This certificate satisfies the training and awareness requirement of legislation and regulations including PUWER 1998 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Cutting Unit Set Up And Sharpening Techniques

This one-day, hands-on, workshop will provide an understanding of the correct way to set up cutting units. Discover the principles of cutting units, how to take control of maintenance regimes, the correct use of grinders and how to get the best out of mowers to ensure the highest quality of cut. Gain confidence to effectively communicate with stakeholders about the importance of the maintenance facility and the impact it ultimately has on the playing surface.

Basic Machinery Maintenance

This one-day, hands on, workshop is ideal for anyone involved in the operation, supervision or maintenance of turfcare machinery. It will provide practical basic training to complete daily checks, make adjustments, fault find and undertake basic repairs.

• Daily machinery inspection and record keeping.
• Make common adjustments.
• Basic fault finding and repairs.
• The value of the operator’s manual.

Fundamentals Of Turfcare Mechanics – LEVEL 1

This six-day programme, delivered over a series of two-day workshops, is a practical hands-on training course where attendees will learn how to complete the most common service and fault-finding tasks.

• Petrol engines – service and fault finding.
• Diesel engines – service and fault finding.
• Rotary blades sharpening and balancing.
• 12-volt batteries and charging systems.
• Hydraulics – service and fault finding.
• Cutting unit set up and repair.
• Cutting unit quality of cut maintenance.
• Cutting unit sharpening.
• Electrics and fault finding.
• Safety switches – fault finding and testing.

Fundamentals Of Turfcare Mechanics

(Under Development)

This programme will be suitable for anyone who has completed the Basic Machinery Maintenance and Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1. A practical hands-on training course where attendees will learn advanced skills.

• Final drives and transmissions.
• Engines.
• Machinery winter overhaul.
• Electrics – wiring schematics.
• Hydraulics – testing and component repair.
• Fleet maintenance planning.

Basic Agronomy

(Undergoing Development)

This one-day workshop designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and understanding of the essential cultural practices that underpin effective turf management. This course is tailored to meet the needs of professionals looking to establish or enhance their expertise in maintaining high-performing turf surfaces, whether on golf courses, sports fields, or other managed landscapes.

Course Overview

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental principles of turf agronomy, focusing on the cultural practices that directly influence turf performance. It aims to demystify the essential techniques and strategies used to achieve optimal turf health and playability while considering environmental and operational factors. Whether you are new to the industry or seeking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course is a gateway to mastering the foundational aspects of turf care.

What You’ll Learn

• Cultural Practices: Gain a clear understanding of the key cultural practices used to maintain turf health, including mowing, aeration, topdressing, irrigation, and fertilisation. Learn how these practices interact to create a robust and resilient turf surface.
• Turf Performance Optimisation: Discover how to assess turf conditions and implement strategies that maximise performance, ensuring the best possible outcomes for aesthetics, functionality, and durability.
• Soil Health Fundamentals: Understand the role of soil health in turf management, including its influence on water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth.
• Environmental Considerations: Explore sustainable turf management practices that minimise environmental impact while maintaining high standards of performance.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for a wide audience, including:

• New Professionals: Those entering the turf management industry who want to establish a strong knowledge base.
• Experienced Practitioners: Professionals seeking to refresh or deepen their understanding of basic agronomic principles.
• Groundskeepers and Turf Managers: Individuals responsible for the maintenance of turf surfaces in sports or recreational settings.

Why Attend?

By attending the Basic Agronomy workshop, participants will:

• Build confidence in their ability to implement and oversee fundamental turf management practices.
• Gain actionable insights into maintaining turf health and performance.
• Learn from industry experts who bring years of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge.

This one-day workshop is being developed to ensure it combines practical learning with accessible theoretical content. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, case studies, and scenario-based learning, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

As a foundational course, the Basic Agronomy workshop can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced agronomy and turf management programmes. Participants will be well-prepared to take on more complex challenges in the field and explore additional learning pathways within the Bernhard Academy.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into turf management or strengthening your foundation in agronomy, this workshop offers invaluable insights and skills to enhance your professional development.