Apprentice Horticultural Nursery Worker Cotswold Garden Flowers
Learn to grow and look after our range of over 1000 plants. The work involves potting, watering, selection for sale and customer contact. Use of modern technology to keep track of and sell plants. Assist with social media.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,754.68
Benefits include a staff discount and a pension scheme
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8 until 5
Total hours per week: 39.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2022
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Date posted
06 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000052062
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
To learn to carry out the following tasks:
General care of potted stock
Propagation of plants
Use of modern technology to support tasks
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Qualifications achieved:
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 equipmen
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?
This experience is a stepping stone into nursery management, work in botanic gardens, professional gardening or self employment.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Cotswold Garden Flowers
http://www.cotswoldgardenflowers.co.uk/
Address
GIBBS LANE
OFFENHAM
EVESHAM
WR11 8RR
Training
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Crop technician
Level 3 (A level)
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