GMA training courses provide flexible, accessible learning opportunities for Professionals, volunteers, students, and volunteers in grounds management. Our courses cover a wide range of topics across grounds management, from fundamentals to advanced maintenance and strategic planning and are structured into levels to support your ongoing development:

•  Introduction to
•  Intermediate
•  Advanced

"When looking to get a basic foundation of tennis court maintenance, the GMA Level 1 Tennis Course is a great place to start. The information and knowledge learnt on this course will help you understand how to produce a top-quality lawn tennis court from club to Championships standard, giving you a platform to start your career and education in lawn tennis maintenance."

Will Brierley The AELTC Wimbledon Grounds

What is involved in this online course?

It is all online.
This online option will suit those volunteers that do not have time to travel and attend a course. You will learn about that tasks involved in maintaining a playing surface in a cost-effective way.

How much does it cost?
Non Member Price - £80.00 (Incl. VAT)
Member Price - £55.00 (Incl. VAT)

What does the course content cover?
There are 3 modules to this training course. All are designed to either give you a new understanding or build on your experiences so far.

• Requirements of the grounds person and tennis grass court 
  o Tennis grass court and player requirements 
  o Introduction to Performance Quality Standards
  o Maintenance activities
  
  
• Maintenance activities (Equipment and Machinery)
  o Types of equipment and machinery
  o Equipment and machinery settings
  o Safe use of equipment and machinery
  
  
• Safe use and storage (Materials)
  o Storage and safe disposal
  o Types of material
  o Application and effects of incorrect use

Each module has an informal self-assessment test, plus there is a formal end of course multiple choice assessment test, which is also online.
After you have completed these 3 modules, we will also suggest other topics of progression should you wish to continue to learn.

What do you get?
You will receive a certificate of completion which can compliment your own CPD activity.
This course is also worth 3 CPD points / 3 CPD hours.