| The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) is proud to announce today that The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has signed on in full support of the IGCEMA Certificate Program. The program, released world-wide on May 20th, 2011 is part of the IGCEMA’s commitment to educating its members around the world. The Certificate Program consists of 6 core competencies including: hydraulic troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, internal combustion engines, drivelines, soon to be released are sprayer troubleshooting and cutting unit technology and set-up. IGCEMA’s CEO Stephen Tucker stated, "It gives us great pride to know that golf greenkeepers around the world are signing on in support of our program. A lot of effort went into making this program available to everyone. As an International association we have a responsibility to our members to make our programs available to everyone. While sometimes this presents a challenge its one that has to be met. Having the support of BIGGA shows that greenkeepers are in support of what we are doing and realize the importance of industry support. The support of BIGGA in this way will give the program much credibility. It’s when we all support each others programs that we accomplish so much more. BIGGA has been with us from the very start and we appreciate their willingness to support what we stand for.” BIGGA’s CEO, Jim Croxton said: "BIGGA is committed to recognising excellence and giving recognition to those that strive for it so we are delighted to support the IGCEMA Certification Program(me) and appreciate the benefits that come from a close working relationship between our two bodies. "Top quality greenkeeping is only possible if the machines used to do the job are maintained and repaired to the highest possible standard and the work that the IGCEMA does to raise the bar in this regard is to be applauded.” BIGGA has not only signed on in support of the IGCEMA program but they have pledged to become a proctor and also assist with promotion of the program in the UK and across Europe by accrediting the program for their CPD scheme. The IGCEMA’s President, Patrick Callaby, Workshop Manager of the Celtic Manor resort said "I am so pleased that BIGGA, under the leadership of their newly appointed CEO, Jim Croxton, has come out in support of the certificate program. "We have been greatly supported by BIGGA since the inception of IGCEMA in 2006, they have given us every assistance possible. To support the certificate program so wholeheartedly shows their commitment to education in the turf industry.” |
