TRAINING & EDUCATION
The Outcross 9060 super duty utility vehicle towing the Groundsmaster 1200 across undulating terrain
the industry on and off since 1979. I came into my current job after a break from the industry and decided to make use of the training Reesink offered to get myself up to date. Things have moved on and advanced a huge amount since I started as an apprentice in the seventies, and it’s something that has vastly benefitted me. I’m more confident and competent in my role and it’s definitely improved my productivity.” “You can spend a lot of time as a mechanic doing investigative work to identify problems. But, if you have training, that’s not the case. You’re able to recognise what needs work or, alternatively, the quickest way to find out what needs work, and that can save you a huge amount of time. Having my knowledge and skills up to date has not only helped me, in that I am now more efficient and productive in my role, but it has in turn vastly benefitted the club for the same reasons.”
Why training is important
For many turfcare professionals, the phrase ‘time is money’ couldn’t be truer. When turfcare equipment breaks down or is out of use for maintenance or repair, it’s always a top priority to get it back up and running as soon as possible. Whether you’re a mechanic or a course manager for a golf club, you have people relying on you and the service you provide. The longer a customer goes without their machinery, the less likely they are to recommend your service or stay a loyal customer. Similarly, if machines aren’t being used properly or efficiently when maintaining your golf course, sports or grounds facility, the quality of finish may take a hit and potentially affect customers. You could also see machines developing faults and requiring maintenance more often, which could prove costly and reduce productivity. However, with the right training, machinery maintenance can be quick and efficient whilst still providing high quality
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results, and improved user operation will help machines to perform better and last longer. It’s clear that, to maximise the investment you make in your machinery, you have to also invest in the correct training. The needs of the industry are constantly changing, and the technology used is doing the same in reaction to that. Relying on what you may have learned five or ten years ago doesn’t provide the same support that it might have once done and, in today’s world with a more competitive industry, there’s no room for error. Training courses are more than just a certificate or an extra qualification for your CV. In fact, most training courses will be specifically designed so that what you learn can be applied to your work on a daily basis. As an operator, knowing how to correctly operate machinery in different conditions and in different applications means you can be confident and prepared for every day in your job. As such, you will soon see the difference it can make with performance and productivity increasing. It’s not just beneficial for the individual either, it can also be hugely helpful for a business.
Reesink training
Here at Reesink, we’ve spent years working to introduce more training that’s affordable and accessible. With flexible dates and the choice to have training delivered on customer premises, there are now more options than ever to meet the needs of our customers. We have a dedicated team, with strong ambitions to continuously improve standards in the industry. In partnership with Toro, we have created and developed the biggest range of vocational training in the industry, with eleven courses for turf professionals to date. From training that caters to the novice, all the way to more advanced courses for the seasoned
professional. We’re always listening to customers to try and improve our offering of training and, as such, we continuously bring to the industry new and improved courses. To help provide strategic career pathway for technicians within the dealer, service centre and Reesink workshop locations, we have developed our Master Service Technician programme. This is just one of our developments that showcases our investment in the people who deal with the customer, and part of our drive to ensure the best possible training service.
For further information on Reesink’s training call 01480 226800 or browse through the range which includes Machine Operator Training for greenkeepers and groundsmen to Compact Tractor Driving Award and Turfcare Mechanic Training online at
www.reesinkturfcare.co.uk. Booking can be done through the website.
Neil Adams, training and development manager at Reesink Turfcare
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