Arborist Apprentice

Summary

Arboricultural Association approved contractor established 20 years with pro-active team to get the best out of our arborists. Looking for a motivated learner to expand our team and be a part of the next generation of arborists. We undertake a variety of work from private, local authority, colleges, estates.

Annual wage

£16,000 a year

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

Training course

Arborist (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.30 pm. Ad hoc Saturday work optional.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 5 Months

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

Qualifications achieved:
● Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm
● Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness
● Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations
● Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
● Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform
● Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work
Platform (MEWP)
● Level 2 award in emergency first aid at work
● Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper
● Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and
Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D
● Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance
● Level 2 award in cross cutting timber using a chainsaw
Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship.

Where you’ll work

LOWER BUILDINGS

SARSDEN

CHIPPING NORTON

OX7 6PN

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

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Arborist (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely

Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans

Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations

Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control

Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery

Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)

Recognise a variety of tree species using common names

Carry out a range of formative pruning operations

Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).

Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.

Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations

Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness

Work safely at height in the tree under supervision

Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4(C) or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

 Working in all weathers  Although we use mechanical aids the job is physical  This is a team job and candidate must be able to put the team first.  Due to working on sensitive sites a criminal records check will be required.  A non-disclosure agreement will need to be agreed to protect our client interests.

About this company

We are Treetech. Audited and approved by the Arboricultural Association, undertaking all aspects of tree work, creating and maintaining treescapes in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire. Established in 2004 we are motivated by quality tree work and high levels of customer service running 3 teams of qualified arborists. We are dedicated to looking at career development for all our staff and looking at their next career move.

http://www.treetech.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position within the team. Further training into more specialist roles.

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