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About this apprenticeship
Key Responsibilities:
General garden maintenance (mowing, pruning, weeding, hedge cutting)
Assisting with landscaping projects (planting, turfing, fencing, patios, etc.)
Using and maintaining tools and equipment safely
Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Delivering high-quality work and good customer service
Training
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
20 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
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 L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 557 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
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
What you could go on to do
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent full-time role within the company, with opportunities to progress into skilled landscaping and garden maintenance work
Our previous apprentice now works full time for the company
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