Horticulture Apprentice

Maintain walled garden, including vegetable beds Maintain herbaceous beds and formal areas, including weeding, staking, pruning etc Lawn maintenance, including feeding, renovation, mowing etc Work to clear overgrown areas and develop new garden areas Propagation of plants Planting and maintenance of new planted areas, including composting and mulching Maintaining a high level of Health and Safety Working with volunteers and a charity supporting young people in gardening Assisting with house and garden tours if needed  

Training:
Standard Name and Level Horticulture Operative Level 2 Delivery method – dedicated Performance Coach Once a week at Merrist Wood College Length of programme: 24 months Functional Skills Maths and English if necessary

Training Outcome:

Possible long-term position in the garden team continuing to develop the gardens.

Employer Description:

Help to bring a garden back to life! Join a small team, working and learning in a 21 acre garden that is being restored and rediscovered, attached to a historical arts and crafts house.

Working Hours :
Number of Hours: 30. Working days: Monday to Friday. Lunch break length: 1hr. Start Time: 8am. Finish Time: 2pm.

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