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.
Closing date: 10 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
11 Sep 2023
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Date posted
06 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000140673
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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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
BLACKBERRY GARDENS LIMITED
http://www.blackberrygardens.co.uk/en/index
Address
THE GRANGE
BRIDFORD
EXETER
EX6 7LA
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Abbie
01209616422
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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