Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship Level 2 - Twycross Zoo GAVIN JONES LIMITED
This is an opportunity to achieve a qualification and skills in horticulture, while gaining practical experience alongside other horticulturists. You will undertake all aspects of hard and soft landscaping and commercial grounds maintenance.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday, working hours 40 hours shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
27 Feb 2023
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Date posted
16 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000122368
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Carry out all general maintenance tasks
- Practice safe systems of work
- Ensure all tools are stored correctly
- Contribute fully to team working
- Undertake all aspects of hard and soft landscaping and commercial grounds maintenance
- Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves
- Within in this vacancy, you will also be required to complete the following
- Planting, plant growth and development; care for plants correctly in different environments
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship
- Functional skill if applicable
- (Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
- (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
- (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City & Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
- (Landscaping construction) City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship/training.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
GAVIN JONES LIMITED
Address
Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Twycross
Atherstone
CV9 3PX
Training
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Feb 2023