Dave Collins has a diverse work experience in various roles related to greenkeeping and groundstaff. Dave started their career as an Assistant Greenkeeper at Handsworth Golf Course in 1982, where they worked until 1988. Dave then joined Rover plc as a Team Leader and worked there until 1993. In 1994, Dave became the Head Greenkeeper at Widney Manor Golf Course and held this position until 1996. Dave then joined Mytime Active as the Head Greenkeeper in 1997. In 2001, they moved to Aston Villa Football Club as a Matchday Groundstaff/Pitch Staff member. Throughout their career, Dave has gained extensive knowledge and experience in maintaining and managing golf courses and sports pitches.
Dave Collins attended Askham Bryan College of Agriculture and Horticulture from 1985 to 1988, where they studied Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management. Prior to that, they attended Barr Beacon from 1977 to 1982. Dave also obtained additional certifications, including Pa1pa2 and pa6 pesticides from NPTC in August 2009 and Phase 2 sports turf management from City and Guilds at Askham Bryan College York in May 1988. Dave also holds certifications in chainsaw felling small trees and maintenance of chainsaw from Lantra Awards Limited. No information is provided about any degree obtained or field of study at Barr Beacon. Although Dave Collins has an IOSH certification, the institution, obtained month, and year are not specified.
March, 1997 - present