L2 Arborist Apprenticeship

MR ADRIAN RICHARD MORRISON

RIPON (HG4 5AF)

Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026

Posted on 1 May 2026

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Summary

(Adrian Morrison and Son) are looking to recruit an Arborist Apprentice, to assist in all areas of tree work.  No prior experience is required; however a keen interest in industry and a ‘can-do’ attitude are vital to the role.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some nights and call out work.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To join a team of arborists, must be hard working and show an interest in the tree industry. Work for the council is a main stay of our work, so it is required that you are on time, health and safety conscious, well-mannered and respectful to your peers.

Where you'll work

9 CROW GARTH
SKELTON ON URE
RIPON
HG4 5AF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE

Training course

Arborist (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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.
  • 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.

Training schedule

Training will be with Askham Bryan College.

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Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 2 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Proactive

About this employer

Adrian Morrison and Son is a friendly and hard- working family run business.  Health and Safety as well as environmental awareness through biodiversity is a priority as the company seeks safety in the workplace and to reduce the carbon footprint in all areas of its business.

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

After this apprenticeship

Senior Team Leader.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE

Chris Morrison

info@adrianmorrison.co.uk

07917114767

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029638.

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Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026