Gardening Apprentice

Planting Weeding Mowing Turfing Leaf Clearing Hedge Cutting

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 college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory) 2 days 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:

The role could lead to a full-time role upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

At J.Drewe Landscaping, we are a friendly but
professional team. There are two sides to our
business, we have our Landscaping team and our
Garden Maintenance team. We cover a range of
properties from private to commercial of various
sizes. We pride ourselves on delivering
exceptional standards of work and customer
service.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:15pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness