Apprentice Nursery Assistant CREATIVE LANDSCAPE COMPANY LTD
We specialise in specimens and mature plants and pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will work within our retail Big Plant nursery, learning all aspects of plant husbandry, restocking and creating effective plant displays, along with plant advice, and assisting customers.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,438.40
Annual tax-free share of the company’s profit (terms apply).
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Working week
08.45pm - 5.45pm – from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after nursery opening hours. Monday to Friday but will include some weekend work, potentially on a rota system.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jul 2023
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Date posted
05 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000152090
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Support the team in the day to day running of the nursery
- Plant husbandry
- Watering
- Unload deliveries
- Restocking
- Labelling
- Directing customers.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Day release into college at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus based near Maidenhead
- Learners will work through their E-Portfolio throughout their programme and will have an independent end point assessment at the end of their programme
- Maths and English Functional Skills may be required dependent on GCSE grades, these are a part of your day release to college if required
- Emergency First Aid – 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 2 Standard Diploma - Horticulture Operative.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Possibility of a full-time post, upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Opportunity to become part of an employee owned business
and make a real difference to the company’s future.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
CREATIVE LANDSCAPE COMPANY LTD
http://www.thebigplantnursery.com/
Address
Creative Landscape Company Ltd
The Big Plant Nursery
Wargrave Road
RG10 9PN
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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