BIGGA have announced a new partnership with Baroness which will enhance the Association’s commitment to the continuing education of greenkeepers.

The first of the Association’s new client deals will see Baroness back a scholarship scheme which will help BIGGA members gain their technical and supervisory qualifications.

Under the terms of the agreement, Baroness will support BIGGA members who cannot access funding for their NVQ Level 3 Sportsturf qualification. If the member meets the required criteria they will receive 50% of their course fees up to a maximum of £1,000.

BIGGA’s Learning & Development Manager Sami Strutt said: “We’re excited about this partnership which further supports our ever increasing focus on education.

“NVQ Level 3 is a critical level for greenkeepers looking to progress to a supervisory role, and we’re proud to be able to offer support to these greenkeepers who are clearly fully committed to achieving the best in their careers."

Managing Director of Baroness, Ian Kerry, said: "Baroness is very pleased to be working as partners with BIGGA. We hope that, especially through our support of the Level 3 Scholarship programme, we can help those in the greenkeeping profession who want to attain a level of competency through personal development that will help them throughout their careers."

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