Horticulture Crop Technician Apprenticeship

You will learn a range of critical nursery skills including:

Irrigation Feeding Potting Trimming Spacing Dispatch Pest and disease identification Biological pest control Spraying Record keeping

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

Learning is based at Pershore College.

Training Outcome:

Key grower, team leader, supervisory and management positions are all possible for the right person.

Employer Description:
A large nursery growing ornamental plants for retailers. We are based just outside Hereford.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Overtime will be offered and some weekend work may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness