Apprentice Landscaping Operative J PALMER (LANDSCAPES) LTD
A landscaper is responsible for envisioning unique outdoor spaces and working with other landscape professionals to turn their visions into public parks and gardens for people to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and gain valuable experience as an apprentice with our experienced team!
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,499.20
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Working week
Days of the week: Monday - Friday (including day release) Start time: 7:00am Finish: 3.30am
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
05 Jun 2023
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Date posted
18 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000155292
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Mowing, edging and fertilizing lawns.
- Weeding and mulching landscape beds.
- Trimming small trees, hedges and shrubs.
- Removing unwanted, dead or damaged trees.
- Planting shrubs, flowers and trees.
- Watering gardens, lawns and landscapes.
- Monitoring and maintaining plant health
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
This is a Level 2 Apprenticeship as a Horticulture/ Landscape Operative and will include a combination of on and off-the-job training in the workplace. You will have monthly mentoring and guidance at work from a Craven College Learning & Development Advisor alongside some college attendance as required. After 24 months you will be entered to complete an End Point Assessment, conducted by an assessor from City & Guilds, to complete your apprenticeship.
More information on course content and assessment methods will be discussed at interview.
If candidates do not have A*-C (4-9) in maths & English at GCSE there will be a requirement to do Functional Skills up to Level 2.
Other mandatory qualifications:
- (Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
- (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
- (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City & Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Permanent role
- Progression up the career ladder
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
J PALMER (LANDSCAPES) LTD
https://palmerlandscapes.co.uk/
Address
HIGH STREET NURSERIES
FARSLEY
PUDSEY
LS28 5LH
Training
Training provider
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Contact
Sarah Haworth
apprenticeships@craven-college.ac.uk
01756 693681
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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