Arboricultural Apprentice - Development Management

Advise about trees including tree management (for example pruning, watering, tree protection, roots), health, the law (for example tree preservation orders, conservation zones), risk and the role of trees in development to the public, clients and colleagues Interpret and deliver tree / woodland management plans with reference to the role of trees in national / local planning policy and the context in regard to development proposals Survey tree populations in relation to design, demolition and construction including species identification, protections, size measurements, condition management recommendations, assessment of ‘useful life’ and quality assessments Survey trees to enable management for example for tree health, condition risk or aesthetic purposes Inspect individual trees including identification, pests and diseases, health, defects, planning requirements, risk, site / location factors and recommendations for future actions / monitoring Identify and respond to tree pests and diseases for example reporting, biosecurity measures, nursery stock selection, removal, treatments Use tree management software including databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Enforce legislation and regulation regarding trees, woodlands and forests to include tree preservation orders, conservation zones, felling licenses and other designations Supervise tree work operations to specification for example planting, felling and maintenance operations, to include health and safety on site, environmental, access and quality of works Supervise contractors, including motivation, quality of work, coordination of resources, health and safety. Develop relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues Provide good customer service, deal with complaints and identify new opportunities for income generation. Promote the organisation, products, services or activities and the benefits of trees, woodlands and forests Work within defined budgets. Assist with sourcing of additional funding for example through grant applications. Write estimates and quotes for work. Develop costings for jobs

Occupational Duties:

Follow systems and processes required by the organisation and report on information from those systems to monitor organisational performance Engage local communities in tree care and management

Training:

Arboriculturist Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

Delivery of the knowledge requirements for this programme is online in line with Myerscough College semesters, and approximately 240 delivery hours (30 per module) There will also be distance learning support tutorials and mentoring activity throughout the programme Workplace visits will also occur and these will be discussed at sign up Attendance at the mandatory online lectures and tutorials will count towards the 20% off the job training requirement for the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
Arborticultural Officer

Employer Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a wide range of valuable skills in communication at a multi award-winning council.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday and hybrid working, may include some evening and weekend working.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience