Horticultural Apprentice - Crop Technician/Production

During the two years, the apprentice will gain experience in all areas of the nursery, including:

Propagation, including seed sowing, taking cuttings, and division Potting (Machine) Feeding Irrigation Plant Growth & Development Pest & Disease Control Quality Control Dispatch

Training:

Level 2 Awards in:

Safe Use of Pesticides

On completion of the pesticides' foundation unit above also choose one of the following units: Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self-propelled equipment.

Granular applicator equipment Handheld applicator equipment Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Apprentices aged 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship and those without a Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. Those aged19+ at the start of their apprenticeship and without Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will have the option as to whether they would like to achieve this.

Learning is based at Pershore College.

Training Outcome:

Potential of a full-time position upon successful completion of qualification and proven work commitment. However, this cannot be guaranteed.

Employer Description:
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company is one of the leading growers of ornamental plants in the UK. We are a wholesale nursery based in Worcestershire, supplying new and innovative plant promotions to garden centres across the UK.

Working Hours :
Autumn/Winter hrs 8.00 – 16.30. Monday – Thursday, 8.00 – 15.30 on a Friday. Spring/Summer hrs 7.00 - 15.30. Monday – Thursday, 7.00 – 14.30 on a Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness