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Apprentice Arborist

University of Oxford

LOCATION
📍 South Parks Road, OX1 3RF
PAY
💶 £26,686 a year
HOURS
⏰ 37 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 1 Year 6 Months
APPLY BY
SECTOR
Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Arborist (level 2) (Level 2) Desired skills: Team working, Physical fitness, Hardworking, Positive, Willingness to Learn

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About this apprenticeship

Carry out tree care and maintenance activities
Operate chainsaws and arboricultural machinery safely and effectively
Assist with aerial pruning and dismantling operations
Identify tree species, pests, and diseases
Support tree planting, establishment, and aftercare
Undertake basic tree inspections
Use specialist equipment, like chippers, stump grinders, and other ground-based machinery

Training

Attend Berkshire College of Agriculture once per fortnight.
Spend remaining time at place of employment.

What you could go on to do

Potential to be offered full-time role, upon completion.
Opportunity to complete higher level qualifications.

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