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Horticulture Apprentice TMC Garden Services

TMC Garden Services are offering an exciting opportunity to join their passionate and friendly team as a Horticulture Apprentice. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge along with an insight into the industry. You will deal with various seasonal maintenance i.e., pruning, grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, planting and small landscaping opportunities.

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Closing date: 06 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

    Salary will increase if qualification is achieved.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125659

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your day-to-day duties may include:

  • Various seasonal maintenance i.e., pruning, grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, planting and small landscaping opportunities
  • Plant care and identification
  • Planning and researching gardens to fulfil their potential
  • Opportunities for allotment care and planning throughout the year including hydroponic systems

The work undertaken varies throughout a range of gardens and includes general maintenance, small horticultural projects and also small landscaping projects

Your responsibilities include:

  • Working with various customers to achieve their goals in the gardens and outdoor spaces
  • Working alongside a team but also individually to achieve the working day targets
  • All year-round maintenance of gardens and outbuildings

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

  • You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This will include Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work and Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
  • You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor
  • You will be required to attend Duchy College Rosewarne on a day release basis as part of the apprenticeship training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

An opportunity to take a passion or career to the next step and achieve a qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

Employer based in Illogan Redruth, will need to have transport whether own or public to Illogan to meet employer then go off to jobs. Work will vary on location due to the nature of job. Main working areas include Truro, Redruth, Carbis Bay, St Agnes and various other local areas.

About the employer

TMC garden services is a Garden maintenance and soft Landscape business. We plan, advise and set out to achieve all year-round maintenance of gardens whilst adding additional projects needed for clients. • We are highly motivated, experienced and reliable, with a meticulous eye for detail, and a professional approach. • Business established 10 years ago and consistently improving customer relations and knowledge with a trustworthy reputation. • We cover areas of the south west of Cornwall which include Truro, Carbis bay, St Agnes, Perranporth and close surrounding areas of these.

Employer

TMC Garden Services

Address

18 GWEL KANN

PARK BOTTOM

REDRUTH

TR15 3FN

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Contact

Abbie

01209616422

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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