Horticulture Apprentice BEN NOCK LTD
Ben Nock Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their passionate and friendly team as a Horticulture Apprentice. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge along with an insight into the industry.
Closing date: 15 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,440.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 7:15am to 5pm, there may be optional weekend work.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
10 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000053767
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- discussing clients’ needs
- working from plans made by garden designers or landscape architects
- ordering supplies
- preparing the ground or interior space
- turfing and seeding lawns
- planting and pruning trees and shrubs
- putting in new plants
- installing features like paving, paths, water features and rock gardens
- advising the client on how to look after the space
- providing on-going maintenance
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This will include Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work and Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
- You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor.
- You will be required to attend Bicton College on a block release basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
They would like to train to keep the right person and this will be reviewed at the end of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
BEN NOCK LTD
Address
LITTLE DUNLEY FARM
BOVEY TRACEY
NEWTON ABBOT
TQ13 9PW
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Abbie
01209616422
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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