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Horse Racing
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The Institute
of Groundsmanship, in conjunction with the BHEST, deliver a programme
of 3 progressive training courses designed to meet the skills development
needs of racecourse grounds staff at all levels of experience.
This course is delivered at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
The course you attend will be determined by you experience, related educational
achievements or by recommendation by the racecourse executive. Each level
is a 5 day course with an assessment on completion.
If you wish to
attend any of the following courses please contact the IOG on 01908 312511
or email training@iog.org for details
of costs and venues.
Foundation*
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5 days |
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- Soil cultivation and turf renovation
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- Safe Operation, Inspection and Maintenance
of Basic Machinery
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- Setting Out Running Rail on Straights and Bends
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- Practical and Written Assessment
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* Health and
Safety is integrated into all aspects of the Foundation course
Intermediate
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5 days |
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- Responsibilities of Head and Deputy Head Groundsmen
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- All weather/artificial surfaces
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- Record keeping and Budgets
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- Further developments in the Racing Industry
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- Practical and written assessment
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Advanced
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5 days |
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- Personal Management Skills
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- Practical and Written Assessment
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