Horticulture Apprentice BLACKBERRY GARDENS LIMITED

Blackberry Gardens are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Horticulture Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and develop new skills.

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Closing date: 10 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140673

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The lucky candidate will get to help the business with all aspects on their roles, including:

  • Work with the team to ready site for work
  • Planting and turfing
  • Hard landscaping
  • Tree Surgery
  • Ecological works
  • Vegetation management

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.

You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

You will be required to attend Bicton College on a block release basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

The following qualifications will be required prior to taking the end point assessment:

  • Emergency first aid: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
  • Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There will hopefully be a job at the end of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Proactive, Punctual

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

It is an early start to site in a rural location, so your own transport is probably desirable.

About the employer

We are Blackberry Gardens. Established in 2006, our aim is to give our clients a professional, high quality service from design to build. Excellent communication and knowledge ensure that we keep our clients happy.

Employer

BLACKBERRY GARDENS LIMITED

Address

THE GRANGE

BRIDFORD

EXETER

EX6 7LA

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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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