Apprentice Landscape Operative ACRE LANDSCAPES LTD
We are a professional, top-end, progressive landscaping company serving the South East, for both commercial and residential projects. We have a fantastic culture, we invest in our people and you can be guaranteed of support, mentorship and growth within our organisation.
Closing date: 17 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,000.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 4pm. Occasional weekend working.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
18 Apr 2023
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Date posted
03 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000127189
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Your working day will vary dending on projects, however, in general you can expect to:
- Specialise predominately with soft landscaping including planting, turfing, soil prep, staking, guying trees, wildfower seeding / turfing, mulching.
- Assist with some groundworks/ hard landscaping such as earthworks, grading, edgings pathways, hard standings, specialist finishes.
- Upkeep and maintain soft landscaping features, including bed maintenance, grass and hedge cutting, leaf / litter clearance, weed control, veg management etc.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Qualifications Awarded
- Apprenticeship Certificate
- Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
- Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
- Level 1 in maths and English (if applicable)
What will the apprentice learn?
- Principles of plant handling, growth and development
- Plant nutrition requirements
- Ways to reduce / manage waste
- How to use equipment correctly
- Cultivating soils for differing purposes
- Controlling invasive weeds, plant pests and diseases
- Identifying plants
- Learn a wide range of landscape constriction and maintenance techniques.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Full time job role with Acre Landscaping and potential for career progression within our company.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ACRE LANDSCAPES LTD
http://www.acrelandscaping.com/
Address
THE GATE HOUSE
BASIN ROAD SOUTH
PORTSLADE
BN41 1WF
Training
Training provider
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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