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Apprentice Horticulture Operative (Soft Landscaping) 4TH CORNER LTD

An exciting opportunity to work as an Apprentice Landscape Operative whilst attending college and working towards a L2 qualification in Horticulture. Assigned to our Soft Landscaping division, you will work alongside our friendly and experienced teams of landscapers & will learn how to deliver a range of horticultural & soft landscaping services.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20 to £17,290.00

    £ 5.05 hourly rate to start

    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

    Monday – Friday: 7.00am - 3.30pm/4pm Total hours per week: 35.00

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    11 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000054206

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Prepare and train for a full-time role with 4th Corner after completion of your apprenticeship
College Study:

4th Corner Apprentices combine working with block release learning at College, who provide ongoing mentoring and on-site assessment
Soft Landscaping:

Your day-to-day duties will involve:

Planting to a scheme from plans
Turfing and seeding lawns
Clearing and preparing areas for landscaping
Planting and pruning trees and shrubs
Weeding and other maintenance activity

 

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

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours as defined by the standard
Workplace visits and assessments to build portfolio for EPA
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence during the apprenticeship up until gateway – showcases 20% off-the-job training took place

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will stand you in good stead for a career in horticulture.

There is also the potential for educational progression onto a Level 3 Horticulture course.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent MATHS and ENGLISH (Grade grade C (4) or above) Essential

Things to consider

Being part of a mobile team, with early start times from Banbury. This role can be physically demanding. Work is undertaken in open and public spaces such as parks and communal green and urban spaces, in private gardens, at commercial businesses or on building sites when installing new planting schemes

About the employer

4th Corner Landscaping is an established provider of grounds maintenance, soft landscaping and specialist horticultural services. Our professional grounds maintenance and landscaping teams are trained and equipped to carry out all aspects of maintenance including ground clearance, new planting, lawn treatments & mowing, weed control, hedge cutting and shaping, litter pick, leaf clearance, tree pruning, shrub & tree planting and pressure washing.

Employer

4TH CORNER LTD

Address

COLIN SANDERS INNOV CNR

MEWBURN ROAD

BANBURY

OX16 9PA

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Training

Training provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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