Terms used in grounds management careers

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An individual who has gained the Master Greenkeeper Certificate, for which they are entitled to use the post-nominals of MG.

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The minimum legal wage which must be paid to people aged 23 years and over. See National Minimum Wage.

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A minimum hourly rate for those of at least school leaving age and which depends on an individual's age and also whether they are on an apprenticeship, or not.

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An outline of the job role undertaken by an individual.

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An occupation, or an occupational group. A profession has individuals who are employed in some capacity within that occupation.

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An individual who has an intimate understanding of their occupation, who ensures their knowledge and skills are current, as well as having insight into current applications.

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The expectations of someone who is a professional.

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Coming out of covid and the UK’s withdrawal from the EU has really highlighted significant skills and labour shortages in many industries, with the grounds care sector being no different.

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An individual who has built-up a deep knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or subject area.

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An individual who is responsible for the maintenance, renovation and overall appearance of one or more sports turf surfaces.

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