Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, BATH

An exciting opportunity to learn your trade at one of the South West’s leading day schools. You will carry out operations to minimise the adverse environmental impact (including pollution control) in line with legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies.

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Closing date: 20 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,313.60

    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

    Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 15:00 and Friday, 07:30 - 14 :30. ½ hour lunch break unpaid (Lunch provided in term time).

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    25 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000247261

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Comply with health and safety legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies.
  • Operate or use tools equipment and machinery
  • Process waste from horticultural activities
  • Record keeping including digital records and written
  • Communicate with supervisor, colleagues, public and others
  • Comply with biosecurity and invasive species legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies
  • Maintain plant health including pests, pathogens and disorders
  • Prepare site for planting, carry out planting and provide appropriate care to plants during and immediately after planting.
  • Control vegetation including site clearance, weed management, pruning and basic turf management
  • Install soft landscape materials for example shrubs, trees, turf and seeds
  • Maintain hard surfaces, features or structures
  • Works to support the business and wider teams
  • Produce plants through propagation
  • Manage ornamental turf
  • Establish and maintain soft landscape elements (for example, herbaceous perennials and annual displays)

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
  • Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
  • Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
  • Working across King Edward’s School, Bath’s three sites
  • Attendance to Wiltshire College and University centre Lackham campus one day a week

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • The perfect place to learn your trade and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there maybe the opportunity to secure further employment

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade GSCE grades 2 (E) or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade GSCE grades 2 (E) or above) Desired

Things to consider

Must be able to get to and from the place of work in a safe and timely manner.

About the employer

An independent co-ed day school with a reputation for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.

Employer

KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, BATH

Address

North Road Bath

BA2 6HU

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Training

Training provider

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk

0845 345 2235

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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