Horticulture Apprenticeship HORDEN PARISH COUNCIL
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Horticulture person to join our small team and work to maintain and enhance a wide range of resources across Horden Parish Council’s estate from lawns, hedges, beds, and borders as well as a large cemetery. You will work towards the Horticulture Operative Level 2 Occupational Standard
Closing date: 17 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44 to £18,278.00
The rate of pay is based on National Minimum wage for your age.
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 to Friday (working hours to be confirmed at interview stage) This will incorporate Summer and Winter working hours.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
29 Aug 2022
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Date posted
21 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000067099
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday (timings to be confirmed at interview)
1 day per week attending college for theory and practical learning (hours are included in the paid hours per week)
The duties of the role are varied and whilst training will include:
- To use and maintain a full range of horticultural equipment including ride on mowers
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Preparation, planting flower beds and shrub beds
- Assisting in the maintenance of sports pitches with grounds staff
- Marking up of Sports Pitches
- Hedge cutting, tree pruning, turfing work, landscaping
- General maintenance of fencing
- Spraying - pesticides, fertilisers
- Play Equipment repairing and painting
- Litter picking, emptying litter bins and dog foul bins
- Driving Council vehicles, as required (subject to holding appropriate licence)
- Assisting cemetery staff with the re-opening and digging of graves with mechanical and non-mechanical equipment
- Upkeep of grounds and open spaces
- Regular attendance and punctuality during college day release and in the work place.
- To demonstrate and promote behaviour in accordance with the staff code of conduct
- To ensure compliance with the councils health and safety policy and the Health and Safety at Work (1974) Act.
- To deal with members of the public including, park events, fun days and other special events.
- Any other duties as detailed by the relevant supervisor/manager, appropriate to the grade of the post.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will work toward the Horticulture or Landscape Operative Level 2 Standard.
The course will be delivered on a day release basis to East Durham College's Houghall Campus in Durham. This will be 1 day per week from 9.00am to 3.00pm
You will also recieve training and assessment in the work place via a dedicated Trainer/Coach from the college once every 4 weeks.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is the possibility for the right candidate to progress to the next level of qualification.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 (A*-D)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
HORDEN PARISH COUNCIL
https://horden.parish.durham.gov.uk/welcome-to-our-parish-council/
Address
COUNCIL OFFICES
HORDEN SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
SEVENTH STREET
SR8 4LX
Training
Training provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Contact
Hayley Clifton
hayley.clifton@eastdurham.ac.uk
01915188294
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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