Landscaping Apprenticeship

Summary

A great opportunity to be a central part of a growing business and become top of your game in the landscaping trade. Hillside Landscape Services Ltd run an established apprenticeship scheme which we want you to be a part of. We are offering 2 years of training while you study to set you up for future success in this industry.

Annual wage

£14,144 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Landscape technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with one release day. Optional weekend work available.

42 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 3 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Various different sites accross mid surrey. Within 5 miles of the Leatherhead KT22 area
Training 4 days a week, 1 day release
Qualifications afterwards: completion of the apprenticeship scheme and opportunity for a permanent role within the HLS business
Level 3 Landscaping Technician qualification

Where you’ll work

BEAVERBROOK HOUSE

REIGATE ROAD

LEATHERHEAD

KT22 8QY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Your training course

Landscape technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Undertake site surveys and inspections - Undertake site surveys and inspections and record findings in an appropriate format. Take account of natural processes, habitats and biodiversity and the topographical and physical environment including nearby structures, water courses, services.

Prepare basic landscape designs - Assist with the preparation of landscape designs accounting for the physical and social context. Consider the potential to improve health and wellbeing, sensory design and ensure schemes are accessible and inclusive for all. Apply the principles of sustainability.

Convey ideas - Contribute to conveying ideas to clients, stakeholders, volunteers and the public typically using reports, photography, visualisation, presentations and graphics software.

Use technology - Use technology typically including computer-aided design, Building Information Modelling, Geographic Information Systems and Excel.

Contribute to the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscape schemes.

Research - Undertake desk and site based landscape research.

Legal and regulatory compliance - Comply with relevant landscape, parks, planning, building and environmental related legislation, requirements, policies and procedures. Follow health and safety procedures at work and on site

Contract process - Contribute to the implementation or aftercare of landscape projects and comply with or ensure compliance with contract terms

Personal effectiveness - Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Manage work and time. Work independently and as part of a team. Interact with other built environment professionals.