Horticulture Apprentice Gardener THE BENYON TRUST
An exciting opportunity has become available for an apprentice gardener at Englefield Estate. The 9-acre garden consists of a formal ornamental area, woodland, stream area, wildflower meadow and a kitchen garden. Your duties will include weeding, pruning, edging etc.
Closing date: 14 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,440.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
27 Months
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Possible start date
17 Apr 2023
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Date posted
25 Nov 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000110715
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The apprentice will report to the Head Gardener and support her and the team in developing and maintaining the gardens. You will be trained in all aspects of gardening, to include:
Weekly Tasks:
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Edging
- Strimming
- Grass mowing
Additionally, there will be planting of bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and their subsequent care such as pruning, and deadheading.
Seasonal tasks will include leaf collecting, hedge cutting and lawn care.
Tasks in the kitchen garden will include fruit tree pruning and training as well as preparation of the four rotation vegetable beds.
The apprentice will also be trained in the use of a wide range of handheld machinery plus pedestrian mowers.
The grounds are open to the public once a week and also host various events, from filming to wedding receptions and as a team we are responsible for ensuring the grounds are kept in good order before and afterwards.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis during term time.
Training to be provided:
Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2
Emergency First Aid
PA1 PA6
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths much achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before taking the end-point assessment
Apprentices will need to achieve the EPA's to achieve their apprenticeship:
On-line knowledge assessment - a 60-minute online test containing 40 multiple choice questions.
Practical assessment EPA - a range of 3 practical activities taking no more than six hours undertaken in controlled conditions with responses to verbal questioning from the Independent End Point Assessor.
The apprentice will undertake two tasks from the core tasks and one task from the optional route
- Horticulture or Landscaping
- Professional Discussion EPA - An hour-long professional discussion under controlled conditions between the EPA and the apprentice to allow the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge
You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis to learn about horticulture, to include:
- Health & Safety
- Use and maintain non-powered and handheld powered equipment
- Use and maintain pedestrian controlled equipment
- Environment protection
- Plant identification and nomenclature - Latin and common
- Vegetation control
- Soil science and cultivation
- Plant establish & maintenance
- Plant grown
- Plant health
- Establish & maintain amenity areas
- Survey and mark out sites for landscaping features
- Construct hard landscape features
- Maintain hard landscape features
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will be trained to a high standard which will enable you to progress further within the industry.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
THE BENYON TRUST
https://www.englefieldestate.co.uk/the-estate/gardens-woodlands/gardens
Address
ENGLEFIELD ROAD
THEALE
READING
RG7 5DU
Training
Training provider
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE
Contact
Karen Jackson
karen.jackson@sparsholtservices.ac.uk
01962 797452
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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