Horticultural Apprentice MR ROBERT RUSSELL CONNOP COX-NICOL

An exciting opportunity working for a top class private estate with many different and diverse areas including ornamental planting, herbaceous, rose and wisteria beds orchard, ponds and rill, lawn care and propagation work in the Upper Basildon area. The successful candidate will be learning all aspects of Horticulture from plant identification, through to care and maintenance.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,680.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    12 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000163572

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Propagation
  • Pruning
  • Lawn care and irrigation
  • Fruit pruning
  • Harvesting
  • Spraying
  • Wetland garden
  • Ponds and rill care
  • Tree care and maintenance

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English unless exempt
  • Weekly college attendance at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
  • A trainer assessor will visit you in the workplace every 8-12 weeks
  • Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression goes from an apprentice, gardener, senior gardener to head gardener
  • Possibility of permanent position for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Positive Attitude, Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired

Things to consider

Own transport would be necessary as public transport not available in area.

About the employer

Lower Bowden Manor is a small team of 3-4 gardeners, opersting in the gardens under the direction of the principal and Head Gardener, working in private gardens.

Employer

MR ROBERT RUSSELL CONNOP COX-NICOL

Address

LOWER BOWDEN MANOR

BOWDEN GREEN

PANGBOURNE

RG8 8JL

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Training

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Contact

Sarah Hill

shill@bca.ac.uk

01628 827530

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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