Horticulture Apprentice Pettyfer Landscaping
Enthusiastic, vibrant company with bags of experience is looking for an apprentice to join our team. Job comes with a van and expenses paid, along with other benefits. From being an apprentice himself, the company owner is enthusiastic to create talented, knowledgeable and qualified gardeners who can go on to succeed in an ever-expanding industry.
Closing date: 24 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,600.00
£7.50 P/H Dependant on candidate
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Working week
8.00am - 4pm (some flexibility required) 30 min lunch break + tea breaks Monday - Friday
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
17 May 2023
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Date posted
07 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000120497
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
● All aspects of garden maintenance
● Hedgecutting
● Mowing
● Turf management
● Planting
● Strimming
● Weeding
● Pruning
● Tool maintenance
● Tool upkeep
● Clearing
● Aspects of hard landscaping when required
● Engaging with clients and staff
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will attend Berkshire College of Agriculture on a day release programme weekly where you will partake in theory based sessions
First Aid course and Pa theory of spraying pesticides is part of the course
Level 2 Diploma in Landbased Horticulture on completion of Apprenticeship
Functional skills in English & Maths unless exempt
An assessor will visit you in the work place every eight weeks
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Rapid progression within growing company.
From apprentice to team leader to area manager to contracts manager.
Full time post available on completion of apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Pettyfer Landscaping
http://www.pettyferlandscaping.co.uk/
Address
152a Ruxley Lane
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 9JS
Training
Training provider
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact
Jenny Hyam
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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