The Bernhard Academy has announced it will be delivering two turfcare training courses at Gleneagles in Scotland this autumn, providing valuable hands-on learning for turf equipment professionals at all levels.
The first course, Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1, will run from November 11-13. Over the course of three days, participants will receive in-depth instruction on machinery servicing and fault-finding, ideal for anyone managing turfcare equipment or seeking to enhance their technical confidence.
Following this, the Basic Machinery Workshop will take place on November 17. This one-day session focuses on practical daily checks, essential adjustments, and fundamental repair techniques. Both sessions aim to give greenkeeping teams and turfcare technicians the confidence and competence to manage their equipment more effectively.
Each course includes access to an online Abrasive Wheel safety awareness module, approved by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This training aligns with HSG 17 guidance and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Attendees will also receive lunch and refreshments, a Bernhard Academy certificate of completion, and BIGGA members will benefit from course discounts and CPD credit eligibility.
Looking beyond Scotland, the Bernhard Academy continues to champion technical development across the industry. On September 23, the Turf Equipment Technicians Conference will take place at Bernhard and Company’s manufacturing headquarters in Haverhill. Endorsed by the Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation, the event brings together turf professionals from across the UK to collaborate, share expertise and celebrate the vital role equipment technicians play in turfcare excellence.
Sami Strutt, Education Director for the Bernhard Academy, commented: “These sessions at Gleneagles are part of our ongoing mission to empower technicians with the tools, knowledge and confidence to elevate their work. Whether you’re starting out or refining your craft, our aim is to offer relevant, practical education that helps people and their clubs thrive.”
The full autumn programme from the Bernhard Academy reflects a nationwide focus on skills development in turf equipment management, with further training scheduled in Haverhill and at Moortown Golf Club.
23 September: Turf Equipment Technicians Conference (Haverhill)
24 September: Cutting Unit Set-up and Sharpening Techniques (Haverhill)
7 October: Basic Machinery Maintenance (Moortown GC)
8 October: Cutting Unit Set-up and Sharpening Techniques (Moortown GC)
21-23 October: Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1 (Moortown GC)
11-13 November: Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1 (Gleneagles GC)
17 November: Basic Machinery Maintenance (Gleneagles GC)
For more information, visit www.bernhardacademy.co.uk/courses/
