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Apprentice Gardener Oak Tree Garden Maintenance

Gardening apprentice who will learn all aspects of horticulture.

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Closing date: 05 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,440.00

    £7.00 an hour £280.00 a week

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday (occasional Saturday). Between 08.00-17.00 (weather specific).

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    2 Years

  • Possible start date

    06 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080845

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be working alongside qualified and experienced gardeners to help with:

  • Mowing lawns
  • Planting
  • Cutting hedges
  • Laying patios and slabs
  • Helping design gardens to the customer’s requirements

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

  • Horticulture Level 2
  • One day at DCG and the rest of the week at the workplace
  • 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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Other positions within the business once qualified.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade E/2) Essential

Things to consider

Fun environment good team atmosphere, working in all weathers, outside good environment. Holidays flexible may finish early on some job still get full pay PPE paid for.

About the employer

Small well established employer who has regular and loyal client base

Employer

Oak Tree Garden Maintenance

Address

76 BREACH ROAD

HEANOR

DE75 7NJ

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Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

Amy Hitch

amy.hitch@derby-college.ac.uk

07808205883

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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