Horticultural Apprentice - Crop Technician/Production The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, situated between Worcester and Malvern, are a member of the Midland Regional Growers [MRG], a group of independent ornamental horticultural nurseries and growers based in and around the Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire areas.
Closing date: 22 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£19,266.00
£9.50 an hour for 39 hours across 52 weeks
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Working week
Autumn/Winter hrs 8.00 – 4.30 Monday – Thursday, 8.00 – 3.30 on a Friday Spring/Summer hrs 7.00 - 3.30 Monday – Thursday, 7.00 – 2.30 on a Friday
Total hours per week: 39
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2022
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Date posted
22 Apr 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000038968
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Positions
3 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Plant Production including:
● Propagation including:
Seed sowing
Pricking out
Taking cuttings
Division
● Potting (Machine)
● Feeding
● Irrigation
● Plant Growth & Development
● Pest & Disease Control
● Quality Control
● Despatch
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Awards in:
Safe Use of Pesticides
On completion of the pesticides foundation unit above also choose one of the following units:
Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self-propelled equipment
Granular applicator equipment
Handheld applicator equipment
Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time position upon successful completion of qualification and proven work commitment.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
http://www.bransfordwebbs.co.uk/
Address
BRANSFORD
WORCESTER
WR6 5JN
Training
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Crop technician
Level 3 (A level)
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