Turf Care Staff Orientation

(Approx. 60 Turf Care Staff in the club house - orientation presentation)

On Saturday April 9th the Turf Care Department held its annual staff orientation training day. Approximately 60 staff participated in the orientation to prepare staff for the upcoming golf season. The entire orientation program is designed to ensure all staff are prepared and educated to start contributing in a safe and efficient manner on their first day of work.

The orientation is a 5 hr session that starts at the club house with a review of the clubs vision, mission and goals. We review the clubs history, and communicate the importance of everyone’s role in helping to ensure Priddis Greens members have the best possible experience while they are at the golf course.

The first session of the day includes:

• Review of Turf Care and Club policies
• Review management / supervisor / employee responsibilities
• Golf Course etiquette training video
• Occupational Health and Safety training
• WHIMIS training and testing
• Review of Priddis Greens environmental policies & Audubon program review

(Turf Care Compound Tour)

Turf Care Compound Tour includes:

• Equipment operation and safety discussion
• Emergency response plan review
• Review equipment fueling procedures
• Numerous miscellaneous policies such as staff parking, first aid and fire extinguisher location



Turf Care Facility Tour – Policy Review (Maintenance Shop)

• Review shop etiquette
• Fill out all required documentation
• Review staff golf privileges • Review work schedules
• Reinforce importance of staff roles & duties



Equipment Repair Shop Tour

• Mechanics teach shop etiquette
• Review proper equipment maintenance techniques
• Review the cost of equipment to create awareness and pride
• Explain the expense and operational challenges of damaged equipment
• Safety awareness discussion

(Staff Uniform Fitting and Ordering Station)