Apprentice Arboriculturist

Field Work (approximately 35% of the time):

Carry out tree surveys on both urban and rural sites Tree health and safety inspections Help prepare and implement woodland management plans Advanced Tree Inspection including use of sonic tomograph Site supervision of tree work teams

Office Work (approximately 65% of the time):

Preparing reports Preparing plans in Auto CAD Tree work applications Tree work specifications Felling license applications Grant applications

Training:

Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship.

Delivery of the knowledge requirements for this programme is online in line with Myerscough College semesters, and approximately 240 delivery hours (30 per module). There will also be distance learning support tutorials and mentoring activity throughout the programme. Workplace visits will also occur, and these will be discussed at sign up. Attendance at the mandatory online lectures and tutorials will count towards the 20% off the job training requirement for the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Arboricultural Consultant with the company. Subject to performance, or other consultancies. Other possible posts could include Local Authority Tree Officer.

Employer Description:
We are a Forestry and Arboricultural Consultancy established in 1986 and became a private limited company in 2014. We work for a range of corporate and private clients over a wide area. Our two primary fields are trees and development and tree health and safety. Other work includes woodland management including ancient woodlands. We also manage tree work contractors and specify and implement tree planting projects.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 5.00pm with one hour for lunch

Skills:
Team working,Enthusiam