Apprentice Gardener

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Apprentice Gardener

Apply From: 15/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Employer

Spruce Up Your Garden

Vacancy Description

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Tree and shrub planting and pruning (fruit or flower)
• Lawn care, mowing, scarifying and hollow tining
• Hedge cutting and shaping
• Maintenance of herbaceous and mixed borders
• Tennis court and large hard standing area maintenance
• Identification and control of pests and diseases
• Composting and mulching
• Using power and handheld tools
• Meeting and talking to clients

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Gardener

Employer Description

We are a small garden maintenance company working across Oxfordshire. Our work involves high end domestic gardens and offering a range of horticultural practice advice and services.

Vacancy Location

18 HILLIAT FIELDS DRAYTON OX14 4JQ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295372

Key Dates

Apply From

15/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-24 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Duration:

• 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

• Work-based training with your employer
• Approximately 6 on-site assessment visits per year
• 20 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
• 4 days portfolio building sessions
• 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 Level 2 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

End Point Assessment:

• Knowledge test
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion

Learning Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Non-judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

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