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Training and Accreditation opportunities for Golf Club Stewards Association members

We are always looking for ways to increase the membership of the association and constantly looking at ways to enhance the benefits of being a member of the Association at present we offer:

* Benevolent Fund
* Latest UK Golf Jobs
* Legal Support
* Regular Golf/Social Meetings
* Training Opportunities

We have now formed a partnership with a company called Promote Training who provide online training courses and accreditation for the golf Industry. Promote Training are offering our members 25% discount from their standard rates for a selection of tailored relevant courses for our industry.

 

ABOUT PROMOTE TRAINING

Promote Training was established in 2015 as the first dedicated eLearning provider to the golf industry. Since this time, over 500 people from 18 different countries across the world have undertaken one or more courses offered by the company.

Written by industry experts, Promote Training have over 25 eLearning courses that are packed full of practical advice, strategies and tactics that help delegates achieve their business goals.

 

ACCREDITATION & CPD

Promote Training’s courses are recognised by the Professional Golfers’ Association and the Golf Club Managers’ Association – both awarding CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points for their members who successfully graduate from the courses

 

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOLF CLUB STEWARDS ASSOCIATION

Promote Training are to partner with the Golf Club Stewards Association by offering members a 25% discount on all their eLearning courses. This would add value to being a member of the association as well as offer training and development opportunities that will help association members with their businesses.

 

WHAT COURSE WOULD BE RELEVANT

“Golf Food & Beverage Management”

Time it Takes to Complete: 25 hours approx.
Standard Cost: £195 +VAT
GCSA Member Cost: £145 +VAT

Topics Covered Include:
Franchise catering agreements;
Balancing tills;
Industry norms for gross margins;
How to cost a food dish;
Staff meals & drinks;
Supplier deals & prices;
Wages;
Wastage reports;
Recruitment of staff;
Customer service;
Stock order & control;
Dealing with house committees;
Different types of license;
Menu engineering & planning;
Event management.

 

Some Testimonials from people who have been on the Course

“This course was excellently laid out and extremely informative. The course was very relevant for all modern golf clubs, providing new and additional information on all aspects of F&B management.” Jon Brook

”I really enjoyed going through the programme. There were focus points I am pleased to be reminded of and new information/ideas I cannot wait to put into practice.” Tim Gilpin

“I found the course very informative and the various sections user friendly which made it easy to digest.” Peter Doncaster

“Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to follow course and looking forward to the next one already. Thank you”. J Kelly

“The course was excellent, the sections were well balanced as well as the content was very informative.” Dayle Kelly

 

OTHER COURSES OF RELEVANCE

“Customer Service in Golf”

Time it Takes to Complete: 1 hour approx.
Standard Cost: from £19.95 +VAT
GCSA Member Cost: from £14.50 +VAT

Craft-level course ideal for any staff working in a front-of-house role within a golf club.

 

“Health & Safety Awareness”

Time it Takes to Complete: 1 hour approx.
Standard Cost: from £19.95 +VAT
GCSA Member Cost: from £14.50 +VAT

Craft-level course covering the basics of health & safety within the workplace.

 

“Recruitment & Selection”

Time it Takes to Complete: 1 hour approx.
Standard Cost: from £19.95 +VAT
GCSA Member Cost: from £14.50 +VAT

Craft-level course covering all aspects of recruitment, from advertising for positions through to conducting interviews and new-starter procedures.

 

“GDPR in Golf” & “GDPR for Staff”

Time it Takes to Complete: 1 hour approx. & 20 minutes approx. respectively
Standard Cost: from £19.95 +VAT
GCSA Member Cost: from £14.50 +VAT

Covering the new GDPR regulations and ensuring the business is compliant.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO ENROL go to https://www.promotetraining.co.uk/golf-club-stewards-association/