Congratulations to Assistant Greenkeeper Stephen Watson who has recently recieved his SVQ level 3 certificate after completing the SportsTurf qualification in March 2025.

SCQF Level 6 (SVQ Level 3) Sports Turf

It covers areas such as: implementing plans for the management of sports turf areas; plan and set out sports turf areas; promoting, monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security; managing resources; co-ordinating planting of crops or plants as well as maintaining land drainage and irrigation systems.

Designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council Lantra, this SVQ gives learners an internationally recognised qualification that guarantees they have the skills, knowledge and abilities to carry out their role successfully.

This work based qualification was delivered on a part-time basis through attendance at SRUC Elmwood and developed to include the skills and knowledge required by the modern day greenkeeper and necessary to meet the golf course supervisor job profile.

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club continue to invest in the future development and career progression of our team and Stephen has worked hard during his 4 years with the club to complete many other qualifications such as SCQF Level 5, PA1, PA6 & PA2 Spraying certificates, emergency first aid at work and CS30 Chainsaw certification.