Apprentice Gardener

Core tasks associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

Garden Maintenance Weeding Pruning Hedge Trimming Soil & Border Preparation Planting – Trees, shrubs & Perennials Assist in soft landscaping projects Lawn Maintenance

Training:

Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
• 20 days of college attendance to complete the Horticulture Principles and Practice course
• 1 day of college attendance to complete the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
• 2 days of college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
• 2 days  of college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
• Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 557 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
• Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
• Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
• Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:
• Knowledge test
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion

Training Outcome:

It is anticipated that, when you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you will be promoted to a full-time role with the company, with the potential to move up to senior roles in the future.

Employer Description:

Topiarus Horticulture Ltd has spent the last 22 years caring for and maintaining beautiful gardens across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. We pride ourselves on the high standard of our work and on the high satisfaction levels of our clients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday meet time 7:25am to approx. 4-4:30pm.

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