Apprentice Landscape Gardener - Alan Muxlow Garden Services Alan Muxlow Garden Services
We are looking for an apprentice landscape gardener to join our team. We can offer the suitable candidate an opportunity to learn all the aspects of good garden maintenance and hard landscaping. Duties will include; Mowing. Weeding. Hedging.
Closing date: 15 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,000.00
Salary could go up to £15,000
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Working week
Monday to Friday, Between 7.45am to 5.45pm and 1 Saturday a month. Morning meeting location is Blakesley Poplar’s Farm, NN12 8RD.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
29 Jan 2024
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Date posted
17 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000191847
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
All aspects of garden maintenance to include:
- Mowing
- Weeding
- Hedging
Assisting with hard landscaping to include:
- Labouring
- Mixing
- Paving
- Fencing
The training you will be getting
Duration:
• 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
• 14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
• 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
• 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
• 2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
• Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
• Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
• Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
• Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Potential for full-time permanent employment.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C 9/4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Alan Muxlow Garden Services
Address
39 KINGSLEY ROAD
SILVERSTONE
TOWCESTER
NN12 8UE
Training
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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