Courses are run by the Greens Care Committee in conjunction with Bowls South Africa.
Dates and full details of of available courses are published in our Circulars and added to the WP Bowls Calendar.
Courses
The following courses are offered:
- Green Keeper Assistant Level 1
- Green Keeper Level 1
- Machine Maintenance
- Taking and recording levels
Please scroll down for more details about each course.
Green Keeper Assistant Level 1
Entry qualification
A minimum of one years experience assisting on a green.
Course requirements
Possession of the latest BSA level 1 booklet
Cost
Current costs are available on request to the Western Province office.
Qualification
Certificate and badge (see notes below)
Notes
- For individuals who are not registered with BSA and have a BSA Number only an attendance certificate is awarded provided a valid ID number is supplied.
- This course is open to interested non green keeping individuals, subject to note 1 above
Green Keeper Level 1
Entry qualification
A minimum of one years experience as an active Green Keeper.
Able to produce a green with at least a C grade.
Course requirements
Possession of the latest BSA level 1 booklet
Cost
Current costs are available on request to the Western Province office.
Qualification
Certificate and badge (see notes below)
Notes
- For individuals who are not registered with BSA and have a BSA Number only an attendance certificate is awarded provided a valid ID number is supplied.
- This course is open to interested non green keeping individuals, subject to note 1 above
Machine Maintenance
Entry qualification
Any individual working with greens maintenance equipment
Course requirements
Greens equipment needing maintenance
Cost
Current costs are available on request to the Western Province office.
Notes
- Courses are designed to be held on site with no more than three attendees.
- Various approved video demonstrations are also available.
Taking and Recording Levels
Entry qualification
Any individual wishing to record a Green’s level score
Course requirements
Availability of level taking equipment
Cost
Current costs are available on request to the Western Province office.
Notes
- Courses are designed to be held on site with no more than three attendees.
- Various approved video demonstrations and an instruction manual are also available.