Horticulture Apprenticeship

Grounds Maintenance:

To use and maintain a full range of horticultural equipment, including ride-on mowers Grasscutting and strimming Preparation, planting flower beds and shrub beds Assisting in the maintenance of sports pitches with grounds staff. Marking up of sports pitches Hedge cutting, tree pruning, turfing work, landscaping General maintenance of fencing Spraying of pesticides, fertilisers Seat maintenance, painting Play equipment repairing and painting Litter picking, emptying litter bins and dog foul bins Driving council vehicles, as required (subject to holding an appropriate licence)

 Cemetery Work:

Assisting cemetery staff with the re-opening and digging of graves with mechanical and non-mechanical equipment Upkeep of grounds and open spaces

Training:
Level 2 Horticulture Operative qualification Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (unless exempt) Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using handheld equipment Weekly day release into Houghall Campus, Durham An assessor will visit you in the workplace every 4 weeks

Training Outcome:

Progression to the next level of qualification and the possibility of full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
The main aim of the Parish Council has always been to provide good quality services, particularly in recreational facilities for local people. They own, manage and maintain two parks, 4 small play areas, playing fields and sports pitches as well as a cemetery and the Social Welfare Centre.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, details of timings to be given at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness