Horticulture Landscape Apprentice

As part of our ongoing development and expansion, we are seeking a Landscape Construction Apprentice to join our team to work on both hard and soft landscape construction projects.

Scandor undertakes work for a wide range of mainly commercial clients, such as local authorities, county councils, parish councils, schools, and main contractors. The private client work is large scale projects and would be on site for weeks.

Tasks will be wide-ranging, including but not limited to groundwork, such as:

Excavations to form levels Putting in membranes and gravels Form work for concrete features Paving, kerbing and walling Fencing and decking Grading works together with drainage and top soiling Work on playgrounds such as installation of play equipment, safety surface installations and park furniture  

Soft landscape works will involve: 

Tree and shrub planting, which can include semi-mature trees Seeding, turfing, mulching The candidate will be subject to satisfactory progression and will operate plant and equipment such as diggers and dumpers once they attain the relevant training and certificate which will be provided by the company

You will be required to learn about horticulture, including:

Plant identification and nomenclature - botanic and common names Plant growth and plant health Soil science and cultivation Environment protection

Training:

You will attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis during term time.

Training to be provided:

Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines OR Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines Course Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before taking the end-point assessment

Apprentices will need to achieve the EPA's to achieve their apprenticeship:

Online knowledge assessment – a 60-minute online test containing 40 multiple choice questions Practical assessment EPA - a range of 4 practical activities taking no more than six hours undertaken in controlled conditions with responses to verbal questioning from the Independent End Point Assessor The apprentice will undertake three core tasks and one task from the optional route – Horticulture or Landscaping Professional Discussion EPA - An hour-long professional discussion under controlled conditions between the EPA and the apprentice to allow the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge

You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis to learn about horticulture, to include:

Health & Safety Use and maintain non-powered and handheld powered equipment Use and maintain pedestrian-controlled equipment Environment protection Plant identification and nomenclature - Latin and common Vegetation control Soil science and cultivation Plant establish & maintenance Plant grown Plant health Establish and maintain amenity areas Survey and mark out sites for landscaping features Construct hard landscape features Maintain hard landscape features

Training Outcome:

Landscape Operative initially but with potential to lead to a Team Leader role (Foreperson).

Employer Description:
Established in 1973, Scandor have come far from modest beginnings as a two-man operation. Forty years later, and we’re now a flourishing landscaping contracting company which serves a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, commercial businesses, and local authorities, to name but a few. From small planting projects and private back gardens, to large scale business parks and local amenities, Scandor have played a part in many types of venture. We pride ourselves on our strong partnership with our customers, listening closely to their requirements to deliver products that are perfectly tailored to every individual or business.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 07.30 to 16.30. Assuming an 18+ year apprentice. Hours will be reviewed for younger applicants. Total hours per week: 42.50 (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18).

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