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Apprentice Sports Turf Operative Blundells School

Accountable to the Head Ground person, you will be responsible for producing sports surfaces to a high and safe standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 29 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

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  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Saturday, 8.00am - 12.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    21 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001795711

  • Positions

    1 available

Main Duties:

  • Pitch Marking
  • Mowing including pedestrian and ride-on
  • Strimming
  • Hedgecutting
  • Leaf/debris clearance
  • Tractor driving and using implements

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Physically capable – there is some manual work and dexterity required
  • Good time keeping
  • Capable of being aware of surroundings and can assess dangers
  • Shows initiative and actively assists when working with others
  • Takes personal responsibility for completing tasks to the required standard

Personal qualities

  • Able to develop an organised and methodical approach to work
  • Adopts a positive and friendly attitude when working with staff
  • Willing to learn new skills
  • Willing to follow instructions
  • Able and willing to work outside in all weathers

Desired qualifications

  • 5 GCSE’s in the A* - E or 9 – 3 range
  • Either hold or have the ability to achieve a D - E in English and maths GCSE’s (3 - 4) or Level 1 Functional Skills
  • Initial assessment may be required in English and maths

Future prospects

  • Apprentices can progress to supervisory level employment within the industry or progress to Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship). Advanced Apprentices may progress to higher level employment or Level 4 and 5 training

Things to consider

  • This role requires working outside all year
  • This is a rewarding role for someone with a good work ethic and positive attitude

About the employer

Blundell’s is committed to academic excellence enabling pupils to realise their full potential. It has been consistently praised for adding considerable value to its broad intake of pupils. In recent years, academic results have seen steady improvement and there is a strong commitment to continuing and indeed accelerating this pleasing development.

Employer

Blundells School

Address

Blundells Road

Tiverton

EX16 4DN

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Training

Training provider

Bridgwater & Taunton College

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Bridgwater & Taunton College

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard - Sports Turf Operative:

  • Level 2 Sports Turf Operative - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Level 1 Functional Skills English - if required (exemptions apply)
  • Level 1 Functional Skills maths - if required (exemptions apply)

Apprenticeship standard

Sports turf operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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