Landscape Apprentice NEW LOOK LANDSCAPES LTD

We are a commercial and domestic landscape company offering a chance for someone to learn both sides of the business. Starting from the bottom you will learn everything involved in creating beautiful spaces. This will be working alongside the supervisor to assist them.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    We offer a bonus scheme for Attendance and Performance.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8am- 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000191347

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist the supervisor with getting the right materials 
  • Using basic hand tools
  • Learning about levels in gardens

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

  • Level 2 Landscape Construction qualification - College Merrist Wood 1 day per week and 4 days per week on various client sites
  • We also put you on a CSCS course - this is done in 1 day in Tilford 
  • Functional skills English if necessary

You will also gain the following 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 and 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 and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment

 

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We expect the apprentice to carry on their career within the company and go on to do their digger or dumper ticket and supervisor qualification if they wish too.

You would be able to choose what area of expertise you like the most to learn more about and gain more qualifications.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

We transform both big and small spaces in the Domestic and Commercial industry. Working alongside architects and designers, we help clients' dreams become a reality. We become part of the clients journey in helping to choose the correct materials and styles for their projects. We like to also enter our projects in for awards and have been selected on various occasions for our great work. The commercial projects we work on range from hospitals, schools, supermarkets, care homes and many more.

Employer

NEW LOOK LANDSCAPES LTD

Address

61 STRODES CRESCENT

STAINES UPON THAMES

TW18 1DG

Contact

office@newlooklandscapes.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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