Horticulture Apprenticeship

Responsible to the Parks Supervisor for the upkeep and maintenance of all Town Council services and facilities.

To carry out all horticulture and miscellaneous duties including:

Landscaping - cutting grass, planting, trimming hedges Grounds maintenance Cemeteries Using a wide range of machinery, specialist equipment, and tools, working within the Town Council’s Health and Safety and other appropriate policies

Training:

You will work toward the Horticulture or Landscape Operative Level 2 Standard.

Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

The course will be delivered on a day release basis to East Durham College's Houghall Campus in Durham. This will be 1 day every 2 weeks from 9.00am - 3.00pm.

You will also recieve training and assessment in the work place via a dedicated Trainer / Coach from the college once every 4 weeks.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of permanent employment for the right person, and going on to complete further qualifications.

Employer Description:
Seaham Town Council was designed to provide information about the town and the many amenities which make it an excellent place to live and work. With an expanding population of circa 21,500, Seaham is located in the north east of England with stunning cliff top views over the harbour. It is a coastal town in County Durham (the land of the Prince Bishops), 12 miles east of Durham City and 6 miles south of Sunderland. Seaham’s popular North beach, with its sea washed sand and rock pools has been greatly enhanced by a fine, long sea wall which also protects the crumbling cliffs and Coast Road. There are numerous view points on the cliff tops and picnic areas at Seaham Hall, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Noses Point and the Port of Seaham.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,An interest in gardening