Landscape Technician Apprentice

LIZ LAKE ASSOCIATES

STANSTED (CM24 8BE)

Closes on Friday 4 September 2026

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers a hands-on, practical route into the landscape profession, combining paid work with structured learning.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, develop your digital and design capabilities, and contribute directly to the creation of greener, healthier, and more sustainable places.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Landscape technician (level 3)
Hours
Circa Monday to Friday, 9am to 17.00pm 30 hours per week with Employer (Office based) 7.5 hours per week online learning with Capel Manor College

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

Develop plans, drawings, and specifications for landscape projects.

  • Prepare a base plan using AutoCAD
  • Prepare a simple planting plan
  • Use Keyscape software to CAD up your plan
  • Despatch drawings with drawing issue sheet
  • Prepare photographs- including stitching together for visual surveys and assessments
  • Prepare presentation plans
  • Carry out technical research on the internet
  • Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the Practice
  • Liaise with Clients and their representatives  
  • Attend site visits and design team meetings

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
THE EXCHANGE
9 STATION ROAD
STANSTED
CM24 8BE

Training

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

Training provider

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Training course

Landscape technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Undertake site surveys and inspections - Undertake site surveys and inspections and record findings in an appropriate format. Take account of natural processes, habitats and biodiversity and the topographical and physical environment including nearby structures, water courses, services.
  • Prepare basic landscape designs - Assist with the preparation of landscape designs accounting for the physical and social context. Consider the potential to improve health and wellbeing, sensory design and ensure schemes are accessible and inclusive for all. Apply the principles of sustainability.
  • Convey ideas - Contribute to conveying ideas to clients, stakeholders, volunteers and the public typically using reports, photography, visualisation, presentations and graphics software.
  • Use technology - Use technology typically including computer-aided design, Building Information Modelling, Geographic Information Systems and Excel.
  • Contribute to the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscape schemes.
  • Research - Undertake desk and site based landscape research.
  • Legal and regulatory compliance - Comply with relevant landscape, parks, planning, building and environmental related legislation, requirements, policies and procedures. Follow health and safety procedures at work and on site
  • Contract process - Contribute to the implementation or aftercare of landscape projects and comply with or ensure compliance with contract terms
  • Personal effectiveness - Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Manage work and time. Work independently and as part of a team. Interact with other built environment professionals.
  • Undertake site surveys and inspections - Undertake site surveys and inspections and record findings in an appropriate format. Take account of natural processes, habitats and biodiversity and the topographical and physical environment including nearby structures, water courses, services.
  • Prepare basic landscape designs - Assist with the preparation of landscape designs accounting for the physical and social context. Consider the potential to improve health and wellbeing, sensory design and ensure schemes are accessible and inclusive for all. Apply the principles of sustainability.
  • Convey ideas - Contribute to conveying ideas to clients, stakeholders, volunteers and the public typically using reports, photography, visualisation, presentations and graphics software.
  • Use technology - Use technology typically including computer-aided design, Building Information Modelling, Geographic Information Systems and Excel.
  • Contribute to the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscape schemes.
  • Research - Undertake desk and site based landscape research.
  • Legal and regulatory compliance - Comply with relevant landscape, parks, planning, building and environmental related legislation, requirements, policies and procedures. Follow health and safety procedures at work and on site
  • Contract process - Contribute to the implementation or aftercare of landscape projects and comply with or ensure compliance with contract terms
  • Personal effectiveness - Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Manage work and time. Work independently and as part of a team. Interact with other built environment professionals.

Training schedule

Your apprenticeship training will take place at our office located in Stansted, Essex and supervised by a senior member of our design team. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

More training information

You will enrol in the Landscape Technician Apprenticeship scheme. This is a two year course provided by Capel Manor College, classes will be held online one day a week (term time only). Classes will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A to C)
  • Maths (grade A to C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Design and Technology (grade A to C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

About this employer

Liz Lake Associates are a Landscape Design and Planning based practice located in Stansted, Essex. With over 40 years’ experi­ence across London and the Home Counties, East Anglia, Midlands, and the South West. We have a broad base of expertise for projects in both the private and public sector, working for local authorities, landowners, contractors, architects and other organisations. Our philosophy is that with the growing interest in our environment, the desire for high-quality and well-planned spaces has never been greater. From design to planning and shaping our environment, covering landscapes of all types and scales we have the following key disciplines: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape and Urban Planning.

With over 20 staff Liz Lake Associates feel they are small enough to offer individual attention from highly experienced professionals, and large enough to offer a compre­hensive range of skills for the largest and most complex schemes. We promote a collaborative working environment where staff can excel and flourish.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

http://www.lizlake.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture or

BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIZ LAKE ASSOCIATES

Dawn Giffin

dawn.giffin@lizlake.com

01279647044

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042737.

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Closes on Friday 4 September 2026