training - grounds management association · 2020. 4. 7. · course description the key management...

Level 1 Winter Pitches (football and rugby)Annual Preparation and Maintenance

Course description

The key subjects – assessment and aeration to mowing and line marking, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. With delivery from an industry expert, experience an educational hands-on training day featuring a productive presentation, plus turf care theory and practical working demonstrations. In addition, receive a Certificate of Attendance. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

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Definition and assessment of surface

Sequence of annual maintenance

Mowing, scarification, verticutting and harrowing

Fertiliser application and top dressing

Line marking: setting and marking out

Turf problems: weeds, pests and diseases

Safe and effective use of equipment

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Is this training day suitable for me?

Ideal for the volunteer, new employee or just as a refresher for the established employee, develop your knowledge with the latest best practices and explore the requirements you need in order to optimise your playing surface.

What can I do after this course?

Take your next step with our Level 2 Winter Pitches: Applied Turf Culture. Or, the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance and further develop your understanding of technical aspects of turf maintenance. (No practical work is involved)

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Course detailsCost: Non-members: £260.00 +VAT, IOG members: £130.00 +VAT (Up to 50% discount)

Duration: One day (full)

Location: Venues across the UK

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Some of the subjects covered on this course

You will become part of the growing network of sports turf experts and volunteers. You will gain valuable and applicable skills, as well as practical experience. You will enjoy a fun, informative and productive course – with delivery from an excellent and knowledgeable expert.

Level 2 Winter Pitches (football and rugby)Applied Turf Culture

Course description

The key subjects – soils, fertilisers and nutrients, to pests, diseases and weeds, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Experience an educational training day featuring an informative presentation, plus turf care theory. On completion of this course you will know how to successfully maintain your winter pitch using available resources, more effectively and efficiently. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

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Surface requirementsfor sports turf

Performance QualityStandards: the assessment

Turf grass identificaton for sports turf surfaces

Fertilisers and nutrients:types and their effects

Pests and diseases:identification and controls

Moss and weeds:identification and controls

Non-turf surfaces and new developments

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Ideal for the experienced volunteer, new employee or just as a refresher for the established employee, this learning route will support and develop the skills for the effective maintenance of a winter sports pitch. Additionally, keep your skills up to date with the latest best practices, and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to increase your surface’s longevity.


Take your next step with our Level 3 Winter Pitches: Advanced Turf Culture. Or, a formal qualification, Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance – beneficial for those who wish to further develop their understanding of the technical aspects in turf maintenance.





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Level 3 Winter Pitches (football and rugby)Advanced Turf Culture

Course description

The key management subjects – soils, drainage and irrigation, to grasses, nutrient levels and IPM, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Experience an educational training day featuring an informative presentation and explore aspects of turf culture which are applied in managing winter pitches. On completion of this final step you will successfully manage pitch playability. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Soil problems and how to deal with them

Irrigation managementwith winter sports surfaces

Drainage: impact on carrying capacity

Grasses: choosing seedsand cultivars

Managing nutrient levelsfor optimum activity

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Managing performancequality standards

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Training


Ideal for the experienced volunteer, new employee or just as a refresher for the established employee, this learning route will support those who currently or intend to, manage a winter sports pitch. Develop and reinforce applied technical skills with the latest best practices and lead your team to total success.


Enhance your learning with the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management, or, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management. These are formal qualifications that explore different aspects of turf management, including the aspect understanding turf management or leadership and management skills.





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Level 1 Cricket Pitches Spring Preparationand Summer Maintenance

Course description

With the key subjects – assessment and preparation, to scarification and verticutting – experience an educational hands-on training day featuring an informative presentation, plus turf care theory and practical working demonstrations. On completion of this first step you will be aware of what is involved in preparing and maintaining a surface that allows maximum playability for the season. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

The definition and assessment of surface

Early spring maintenance for cricket pitches

Mowing, scarificationand brushing

Irrigation, rolling and fertiliser application

Preparation of the squareand match pitch

Turf problems; weeds, pests and diseases


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Ideal for the volunteer or new employee, develop your skills with an industry expert and the latest best practices. In addition, explore the requirements in preparing and maintaining a cricket surface ready for and during, the playing season.


Undertake Level 1 Cricket Pitches: Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance course, Level 2 Cricket Pitches: Applied Turf Culture. Or, perhaps the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance – an initial formal qualification in turf maintenance.





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Level 1 Cricket Pitches Autumn Renovationand Winter Maintenance

Course description

The key subjects – end of season work, assessment and scarification, plus more – are studied through an educational hands-on training day. Featuring an informative presentation, turf care theory and working demonstrations, you will have the knowledge you need in order to renovate a cricket surface. Plus, create a suitable foundation for the following spring’s preparation, and winter’s maintenance. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG


Winter maintenance for cricket pitches

Mowing, scarificationand brushing

Fertiliser application, pitchrepair and renovation

Maintenance of the outfieldand non-turf pitches

Turf problems; weeds, pests and diseases


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Ideal for the volunteer or new employee, this learning route will develop your skills and surface quality with the latest best practices. Explore the requirements that contribute to the end of season work and during the playing season.


Undertake Level 1 Cricket Pitches: Spring Preparation and Summer Maintenance course or, Level 2 Cricket Pitches: Applied Turf Culture. An additional option, with further study, is to undertake the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance.





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Course description

The key subjects – maintenance practices, soils, fertilisers and nutrients, to plant growth, general controls and new developments, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. With delivery from an industry expert, experience an educational training day featuring an informative presentation and explore some of the theory involved in maintaining a cricket surface. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Surface requirementsfor cricket pitches


Turf grass identificaton for sport surfaces

Fertilisers and nutrients:types and their effects



New developmentsfor cricket surfaces

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Training


This training course is ideal for the volunteer or established employee – for continuing professional development, or just as a refresher. With delivery from an industry expert, keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest best practices, and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to increase your surface’s longevity.


Enhance your learning by taking your next step with our Level 3 Cricket Pitches: Advanced Turf Culture. An additional option, with further study, is to undertake the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance – an initial formal qualification in turf maintenance.





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Level 2 Cricket Pitches Applied Turf Culture


Course description

The key management subjects – soils, drainage and irrigation, to grasses, nutrient levels and IPM, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Featuring an informative presentation, explore aspects of turf culture which are applied in managing cricket pitches and on completion of this final training step, successfully manage pitch playability. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Soils: cricket square and outfield materials

Irrigation managementfor cricket pitches

Drainage: impact on carrying capacity

Grasses: choosing seeds and cultivars

Managing nutrient levelsfor optimum activity


Managing performancequality standards

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Training


This training course is ideal for the experienced volunteer, employee and line manager, or just as a refresher for the established employee. Explore, develop and reinforce applied technical skills and knowledge, with the latest best practices, and lead your team to success.


To build on the IOG route, undertake the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management, or, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management. These are formal qualifications that explore different aspects of turf management, including the aspect of understanding turf management or leadership and management skills.





Contact an advisor


Level 3 Cricket Pitches Advanced Turf Culture


Course description

The key subjects – assessment and aeration to mowing and scarification, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. With delivery from an industry expert, experience an educational hands-on training day featuring a productive presentation, plus turf care theory and practical working demonstrations. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG


Sequence of autumn maintenance

Care of the bowlinggreen and surrounds

Spring and summer operations

Effective winter maintenance

Marking and setting out of rinks


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Training


This course is ideal for the new volunteer, and employee, or simply just as a refresher. Delievered by an industry expert, develop your knowledge with the latest best practices and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to optimise your bowling green surface.


Enhance your learning with our Level 2 Bowling Greens: Applied Turf Culture. An additional option, and with further study, is to undertake the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance – an initial formal qualification in turf maintenance.





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Level 1 Bowling GreensAnnual Maintenance


Course description

The key subjects – maintenance practices, soils, fertilisers and nutrients, to plant growth, general controls and new developments, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. With delivery from an industry expert, experience an educational training day featuring an informative presentation and explore some of the theory involved in maintaining a bowling green. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

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Training


This training course is ideal for the experienced volunteer or established employee – and acts as a step for continuing professional development, or simply as a refresher. With the delivery from an industry expert, keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest best practices, and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to increase your surface’s longevity.


To further build on the IOG route, enhance your learning by taking your next step with our Level 3 Bowling Greens: Advanced Turf Culture. An additional option, with further study, is to undertake the Level 2 IOG Technical Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance – an initial formal qualification in turf maintenance.





Contact an advisor


Level 2 Bowling GreensApplied Turf Culture

Surface requirementsfor bowling greens


Safe working practices, soils, pH and top-dressings

Turfgrass identification,furtilisers and nutrients



New developmentsfor bowling greens


Course description

The key management subjects – soils, drainage and irrigation, to grasses, nutrient levels and IPM, plus more – are studied through a progressive and educational IOG Learning course. Featuring an informative presentation, explore the aspects of turf culture which are applied in managing bowling greens and on completion of this final training step successfully manage pitch playability. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

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Training


Ideal for the experienced volunteer, or employee and line manager, or just as a refresher for the established employee. With the delivery from an industry expert, explore, develop and reinforce applied technical skills and knowledge, with the latest best practices whilst leading your team to success.


To build on the IOG route, undertake the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management, or, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management. These are formal qualifications that explore different aspects of turf management, including the aspect of understanding turf management or leadership and management skills.





Contact an advisor


Level 3 Bowling GreensAdvanced Turf Culture

Soil problems and how to deal with them

Irrigation managementon a bowling green

Drainage: impact on the surface and playability

Grasses: choosing seeds and cultivars

Managing nutrient levels for optimum playing surfaces


Managing Performance Quality Standards


Course description

The key subjects – effective maintenance, its need and process, surface condition, health and safety to users, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by industry experts, the IOG, keep your skills up-to-date and maintain your 3G pitch with the latest, best practices. You’ll also receive a Certificate of Attendance. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

The need for effective maintenance practices

Effective best practicefor 3G surfaces

Requirements of an annual maintenance programme

Safe and effective use:the user and equipment

Health and safety hazards: identification and controls

The need for routine testing of pitch performance

New developmentsfor 3G surfaces

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Training


This training course is ideal for the volunteer, employee professional development, or just as a refresher for the established employee. The learning route will support and develop skills for those who maintain or are to soon gain a 3G surface. Keep your skills up to date with the latest best practices, and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to optimise your surface’s longevity.


Undertake the Level 2 Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance, the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management. Or, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – a provider of formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 2 Effective Maintenance of Third Generation (3G) Pitches


Course description

The key subjects – types of construction, maintenance of different surfaces, health and safety to users, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Explore the maintenance aspects which are relevant to different surfaces, and on completion of this training step, understand the requirements of maintaining artificial surfaces more effectively. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Background information to synthetic pitches

Types of construction and materials

Information required prior to construction and handover

Inspection of surfaces and most common problems

Repairs and renovationfor artifical surfaces

Pests, weeds and diseases:identification and controls

Environmental concerns and health issues

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Training


This course is ideal for the employee or volunteer who maintain one or more types of artificial surface. Keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest best practices and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to optimise your surface’s longevity. (If you are solely maintaining a 3G surface then there is a course which deals specifically with just this type of surface).


Undertake the Level 2 Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance, the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management. Or, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – a provider of formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 2 Maintenance and Management of Artifical Surfaces


Course description

The key subjects – development and management, to porosity and layering, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by industry experts, keep your skills up-to-date and maintain your reinforced pitch with the latest best practices. In addition, you will also receive a Certificate of Attendance. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

The development of reinforced pitches

Merits of using reinforced materials with natural turf

Typical inputs involved in maintenance

The maintenance and management of air porosity

Layering within the root-zone

Maintenance issues specific to sand based pitches

Environmental concerns and health issues

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Training


This course is ideal for groundstaff who maintain or are to gain a reinforced surface, as well as individuals within the industry who wish to gain a better understanding of these pitches. Explore the latest best practices and the requirements you must meet in order to effectively maintain a reinforced pitch to consistently achieve desired playing performance requirements.


Undertake the Level 2 Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance, the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management – or Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – providing formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 2 Maintenance of Reinforced Pitches


Course description

The key subjects – turfgrass standards, meeting and influencing user expectations, identification of grasses, pests and diseases, to communication for staff, managers and users, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. As well as it being delivered by an industry expert you will also receive a Certificate of Attendance following completion of the course. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Standards: sports and amenity surfaces

User requirements and expectations

Turfgrass identification,furtilisers and nutrients

Pests, weeds and diseases:identification and controls

Sustainable use of pesticide regulations

Integrated pest management: cultural and physical controls

Effective communication between staff and user

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Training


This course is ideal for the new groundsperson and also acts as a refresher for the established employee. It will provide a focused overview of the core areas of turf maintenance and management – and with the intention you reflect on your current maintenance practices. Additionally, it will question if different working practices and approaches might help in improving effectiveness of available resources.


To further build on the IOG route and depending upon your requirements, undertake the Level 2 Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance, the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management – or Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – providing formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 2 Turfgrass SurfacesTechnical Update


Course description

The key subjects – preparation and renovation to materials and equipment, plus more – are studied through a progressive two day IOG Learning course. Delivered by an industry expert, make a better informed decision, to determine the effectiveness of your maintenance. The programme has been developed by the Institute of Groundsmanship in conjunction with The Racecourse Association Limited. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG


Best practice: preparation and renovation

Best practice: the key maintenance requirements

Best practice: an effective maintenance programme

Safe and effective use of surface materials

Safe and effective use of surface equipment

General maintenance practices after the race

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Training


Develop, demonstrate and apply the skills required to maintain, present and renovate the racing surface before, during and outside the racing season. This course is designed to be of equal benefit to a person working in a small team on a racecourse, as a person working as one of a larger team.


To further build on the IOG route, enhance your learning by taking your next grade with Level 2 Racecourse (Turf Management).


Course detailsCost: Non-members: £992.50+VAT, IOG members: £461.25 +VAT (Up to 50% discount)



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Level 1 RacecourseTurf Maintenance


Course description

The key subjects – health and safety, pesticides and tools, plus more – are studied through a progressive five-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by an industry expert, make better informed decisions to determine the effectiveness of your maintenance. This course has been developed by the Institute of Groundsmanship in conjunction with The Racecourse Association Limited. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Safe and safety:the course

Assessment measures for quality performance

Rooting media and its construction

Evaluation of nutrient analysis records

Assessment and identification: grass species

Pesticides available to assist in the maintenance

Tools and equipment required

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Training


Ideal for the individual in a small and large team, this Level 2 course will demonstrate and apply the theory required to understand the science of racecourse grounds maintenance. On completion of this ground step, and following an exam, you will also receive a Certificate of Achievement.


To further build on the IOG route, enhance your learning by taking your next grade with Level 3 Racecourse (Management Skills).





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Level 2 RacecourseTurf Management


Course description

The key subjects – health and safety, pesticides and tools, plus more – are studied through a progressive three-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by an industry expert, make a better informed decision in order to determine the effectiveness of your maintenance. This course has been developed by the Institute of Groundsmanship in conjunction with The Racecourse Association Limited. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Communication skills within the racecourse

Performance and assessment: surface quality

Rooting media and its construction

Evaluation of nutrient analysis records

Assessment and identification: grass species

Pesticides available to assist in the maintenance

Tools and equipment required

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Training


This Level 3 course quantifies the supervisory and managerial skills required by the groundsman to manage and control the resources on the racecourse. Plus, demonstrate the management techniques and processes required by the groundsman to produce a safe and consistent racing surface.


To further build on the IOG route, undertake the Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management – or Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – providing formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 3 RacecourseManagement Skills


Course description

The key subjects – best working practices, turf standards, risk assessments, to basic equipment requirements, plus more are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by an industry expert, this will provide you with an overview of the knowledge and understanding needed to carry out a range of effective turf maintenance and turf management practices. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Need for good working practices

Use of standards in turf management

Protection and the use of risk assessments

Need to identify weeds, pests, diseases and grass

Health and safety: need for pre-start checks

Routine machinery maintenance requirements

Impact of latest pesticide legislation

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Training


This course provides an overview of the core areas of turf maintenance and management involved with looking after grounds, playing fields and sports pitches. It will provide you with ideas for reflecting on your current maintenance practices and whether different working practices and approaches might help in improving the effectiveness of available resource use.


Take your next step with Level 3 Grounds: Management, the Level 2 Certificate in Turf Surface Maintenance, or Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management. Maybe, Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management – providing formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management.





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Level 2 GroundsMaintenance & Management


Course description

The key subjects – carrying out a site audit, how to develop an appropriate work programme and budget, the need to communicate findings to senior management, plus more are studied through a progressive one-day IOG Learning course. Delivered by an industry expert, this is a course which explores the needs of the management of a school’s grounds and shows how this can be achieved. (Lunch provided)

LEARNINGINFORMATION

@the_iog @theIOG

Undertaking a site audit

Standards: actual v expectations

Creating a 12-monthwork programme

Effecive management: resource profile

Budgets and their effect on a work programme

Effective communicaitons with senior management

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Training


Consider the wider picture of what is needed to manage a ground – including amenity and sports surfaces as well as ornamental plantings. Being able to create a formal plan which clearly identifies the requirements, resources and budget, is an essential part of helping senior management make well-informed decisions regarding grounds management.


Enhance your learning with our Level 3 IOG Technical Diploma in Turf Surface Management – or Level 3 IOG Supervisory Management. These are formal qualifications in different aspects of turf management an no practical work is involved.





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Level 3 GroundsManagement


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