Apprentice required for West Cornwall garden maintenance business Green Space Garden Service
Green Space Garden Service offers modern, premium quality training and use of machinery that would be valuable for future progression within the industry. Green Space Garden Service is a local business, Our clients include local luxury accommodation, businesses, domestic residences and public sector entities.
Closing date: 30 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
Wages will increase as skills are gained
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
The week usually begins on Monday at 9.00am and finishes around 4.30pm with an hour break for lunch. Some Saturdays will be worked for half day only.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
29 Jan 2024
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Date posted
18 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000178160
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Lawn care, including, aeration and moss / weed clearance
- Mowing
- Hedge trimming
- Fencing
- Pressure washing
- Weeding
- Small tree felling
- Soil preparation
- Turfing
- Brushcutting
- Fence and shed painting
- General repairs
- Area clearance
- Pruning and planting
- Cornish hedging
- Compost areas made
- Ongoing maintenance
- Useof cordless machinery
The training you will be getting
- Level 2 intermediate apprenticeship, which is the equivalent of GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C
- All training will be conducted with 15 miles of St Ives, Cornwall, including one day ay Duchy College, Rosewarne
- Training will be supervised and developed as we work as a team
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- To work confidently within a team or to preparew to continue Supervisior training, which in turn will qualify as a good background for self employment
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Green Space Garden Service
http://www.greenspace-gardenservice.co.uk/
Address
11 Little-In-Sight
The Stennack
St. Ives
TR26 1BD
Contact
David Wright
dave@greenspace-gardenservice.co.uk
07988683321
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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