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Horticulture Apprentice CHISWICK HOUSE TRADING COMPANY LTD.

We are looking for an Apprentice to work alongside our Kitchen Gardener to carry out gardening activities, help with preparing for and guiding volunteers, and help with supporting the community gardening activities. The role will also include interaction with visitors and volunteers, so will require communication skills.

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Closing date: 26 Sep 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,408.40 to £16,216.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (you may be required to support with duties on Saturday or Sunday. You will be give advanced notice and given time off in lieu during the week). One day at college

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Dec 2021

  • Date posted

    27 Aug 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000019234

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties may include:

  • Tree cutting, pruning
  • Maintenance of green spaces
  • Cleaning, weeding, watering
  • Use & application of organic pest management & fertilisation practices
  • Soil management activities
  • Sowing, cultivating, harvesting fruit, veg plants
  • Support Kitchen Gardener in supervising our volunteer Kitchen Gardeners
  • Developing skills to support community groups & give garden introductions
  • Support Kitchen Gardener in weekly harvest & preparation of fruit, veg, flowers for Kitchen Garden cart

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Horticulture Operative
  • One day a week at college
  • Functional Skills English and maths level 1
  • Emergency first aid at work
  • Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides PA1

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Each apprentice will be given the opportunity to grow within the business, our vision is to grow our own qualified staff, and the apprenticeship scheme is one method of achieving this goal.

During the Apprenticeship scheme, the apprentice will work with a qualified member of staff and be provided the support and guidance required to progress within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness, some plant knowledge, Keen interest in Horticulture, Manual Handling, Caring, well presented

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4) Desired

Things to consider

The role is physically demanding, throughout all variances of weather. Other aspects of the work include early starts, able to cope with regular physical work The Business will support each individual with their studies and associated examinations, at all times and allow time during working hours to complete necessary studies.

About the employer

Chiswick House & Gardens is a 300-year-old historic house with 65 acres of gardens in the heart of Hounslow, West London. Established in 2005 jointly by the English Heritage Trust & the London Borough of Hounslow, who previously managed the Gardens. It is the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement, with the largest collection of heritage camellias under glass in the world, 17th-century walled gardens & Kitchen Garden, is internationally recognised for its architecture and garden history

Employer

CHISWICK HOUSE TRADING COMPANY LTD.

Address

The Estate Office Chiswick House

Hogarth Lane

London

W4 2QN

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Training

Training provider

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Contact

employerservices@capel.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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