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Groundsmen and greenkeepers > Groundsperson
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A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like golf courses and cricket, football and rugby pitches.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.
You'll usually need: some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.
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With experience, you could progress to supervisor, team leader or head of section. You could get training from the Grounds Management Association.
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