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Landscaping and Garden Maintenance Apprentice (James Rawcliffe) MR J RAWCLIFFE

This horticulture apprenticeship covers all aspects of Landscaping including fencing, turfing, laying patio, sleeper walls etc. Garden Maintenance including weeding, pruning, cutting grass, hedge cutting etc. Plus the use of machinery for mowing, blowing and strimming etc.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 20 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Working pattern TBC

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064575

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be working in a small team with one other, either James or qualified employee and visiting a variety of gardens.

Duties will include:

  • Landscaping
  • Laying patio
  • Fencing
  • Turfing
  • Sleeper construction
  • Digging over beds
  • Weeding
  • Pruning
  • Cutting grass
  • Strimming
  • Hedge cutting

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

  • Training will be provided by the employer and KEITS towards the Level 2 Horticulture Operative Standard. 
  • Training towards functional skills if required. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Depending on work we would like to continue employment after the Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Hard Working, Reliable, Keen interest in the industry

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C or 4) Desired

Things to consider

Need to be happy to work outdoors in all weathers and flexible on hours of working. The meeting place for the team in the mornings is at the lock up at West Hyde, Rickmansworth WD3 9XU, candidate must be able to get here for 7.50am. Either by living within 10 miles of this location or have access to own transport. Should it be difficult to get to the lock up, then there is a possibility of collecting and returning to Chorleywood Station. The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and preparing for the End Point Assessment.

About the employer

James does both garden maintenance and landscaping himself. Two other employees also do the garden maintenance. James meets everyone at the lock up to go through the day's work. James is active with work and meeting and talking with the employees.

Employer

MR J RAWCLIFFE

Address

West Hyde

Rickmansworth

WD3 9XU

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Training

Training provider

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Contact

Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie

recruit@keits.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, please complete the application on the KEITS website. Please note you may not hear about your application until the closing date and the employer has processed all the applicants.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 20 Sep 2022