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.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£17,680.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
12 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000163572
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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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MR ROBERT RUSSELL CONNOP COX-NICOL
Address
LOWER BOWDEN MANOR
BOWDEN GREEN
PANGBOURNE
RG8 8JL
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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