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Apprentice Horticultural Operative MRS JANE IBRAHIM

An excellent opportunity has arisen for learning and developing key horticultural skills on a private estate near Henley-on-Thames. Expansive lawns, glasshouse, walled garden and herbaceous borders provide plenty of scope for the right candidate to forge a great career path in the industry.

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    The weekly pay is negotiable for the right candidate.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5pm, may vary depending on season.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000059284

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Undertake tasks including but not limited to: grass cutting,
    edging, strimming, seasonal lawn care, propagation,
    weeding, irrigation, hedge cutting, pruning, training,
    planting, staking, composting, mulching, harvesting
  • General wider estate duties such as feeding hens, jet
    washing, fencing
  • Use of a wide range of hand tools and machinery
  • Work in a manner that ensures the health and safety of
    yourself and all others on site
  • Liaise with the owner, head gardener and other employees
    to ensure the smooth day to day running of the estate

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

  • Day release into college at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus based near Maidenhead
  • Learners will work through their E-Portfolio throughout their programme and will have an independent end point assessment at the end of their programme
  • Maths and English functional Skills may be required dependent on GCSE grades, these are a part of your day release to college if required
  • Emergency First Aid – Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
  • Level 2 Standard Horticulture Operative Qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full time permanent position will be reviewed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Logical, Initiative, Physical fitness, Motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 / C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 / C or above) Desired

Things to consider

This role involves working in all weathers, working at height, heavy lifting, manual labour and can be physically demanding.

About the employer

This estate is run by a friendly, welcoming family that focus on leaving a positive impact on the environment. Exciting projects undertaken include rewilding 200 acres of land, leading the way in a local tree planting mission and registering organic with the Soil Association.

Employer

MRS JANE IBRAHIM

Address

Oakingham House

Nuffield

Henley-On-Thames

RG9 5TF

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Training

Training provider

BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, THE (BCA)

Contact

Sarah Hill

shill@bca.ac.uk

01628 827530

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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