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Cooper Topham

Sandhurst,Vic

Summary

Completed one year of Vcal gaining some experience of working on a golf course and within a team at the National Golf Club. As a result of proving myself as a good reliable worker and eager to learn, I was offered and accepted a Turf Management apprenticeship at The National Golf Club. I am enthusiastic to complete my apprenticeship and continue to develop the Turf Management skills I have gained so far as a third year apprtentice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assist Landscaper

Natures Best Landscapes
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Assisted in installing landscaping stonework.
  • Assisted in installing irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas and in accordance with safety standards.
  • Moved thousands of wheel burrows of landscaping materials around the site.

Apprentice Greenskeeper

The National Golf Club
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for my contribution of overall golf course presentation.
  • Responsible for the proper use of golf course equipment/machinery and following safety procedures.
  • To be courteous and friendly towards members.
  • To be an active team member prepared to help and support others.
  • To work as directed by the Superintendent.

Education

VCAL - Horticulture

Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc, VIC
12.2022

Skills

  • Very reliable attendance and starting work early and on time
  • Prepared to work hard physically
  • Capable of using all landscaping and green keeping hand tools and equipment
  • Competency Certificates for, Excavator, Skid Steer and Chainsaw
  • Effective operation of all standard Green Keeping machinery ie fairway mowers, greens mowers, spray rigs, greens rollers, rough cutters etc etc
  • Friendly and fit in well within a team
  • Can work under time pressures and still make sensible decisions ie early morning golf course presentation ahead of members play

Timeline

Assist Landscaper

Natures Best Landscapes
04.2024 - Current

Apprentice Greenskeeper

The National Golf Club
11.2021 - 04.2024

VCAL - Horticulture

Parkdale Secondary College
Cooper Topham