Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprentice

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Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprentice

Apply From: 21/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

Employer

GAIA LANDSCAPES LTD

Vacancy Description

Gaia Landscapes Ltd is a medium-sized, close-knit company that has been successfully providing high-quality landscaping builds for almost 20 years.

You will be trained in all aspects of landscape construction and residential and commercial grounds maintenance, including:

• Paths, patios, walls, and driveways
• Fencing and decking
• Planting and turfing
• General maintenance including lawn cutting, hedge cutting, and weeding

We are looking for a hardworking landscape apprentice with a mature attitude to assist our team and deal with our customers in a polite and courteous manner. Progression within the company is available for the right candidate.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprentice

Employer Description

Landscape construction contractors

Vacancy Location

34 BALMORAL ROAD SALISBURY SP1 3PX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000304697

Key Dates

Apply From

21/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-25 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-25 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis during term time.

Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course, City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines OR Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines Course
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before taking the end-point assessment

Apprentices will need to achieve the EPAs to complete their apprenticeship:

• Online knowledge assessment – a 60-minute online test containing 40 multiple choice questions
• Practical assessment EPA – a range of 4 practical activities taking no more than six hours, undertaken in controlled conditions with responses to verbal questioning from the Independent End-Point Assessor
• The apprentice will undertake three core tasks and one task from the optional route – Horticulture or Landscaping
• Professional Discussion EPA – An hour-long professional discussion under controlled conditions between the EPA and the apprentice to allow the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge

Learning Provider

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem-solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness, Can-do attitude, An interest in outdoor working, A passion for learning

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