Job Description

An apprenticeship through Expertrees (Surrey) Limited is a exciting opportunity to work for an Arboricultural Association approved contractor. Working for both commercial and residential clients, this will allow you to learn a vast range of skills within a highly specialised team.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work During your training, in addition to your Arborist Level 2 apprenticeship qualification, you will also work towards gaining certificates of competence including chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting and tree climbing/aerial rescue as well as other certificated courses such as Emergency First Aid At Work. The following licence to practice qualifications would be required prior to end point assessment: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance Level 2 award in crosscutting timber using a chainsaw Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment. The apprenticeship has a blended learning model with a mix of in college practical and theoretical learning over three day blocks on a monthly basis between October and January and in March and June. Online knowledge delivery and quarterly workplace competency and efficiency observation and assessments throughout the apprenticeship. Where you'll work Yard 2 Crossways Farm Upper Gatton Reigate RH2 0TX

Required Skills & Qualification

Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Other Our yard is based in a rural location so own transport would be advised.

Employer

EXPERTREES (SURREY) LIMITED

Reigate, RH2 0TX

Provider

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

About Employer

With a passion for superior tree care, Expertrees are highly experienced. Our friendly, honest and dedicated team are trained to the highest NPTC standards with safety and care at the core of everything we do. We offer a wealth of services to both residential and commercial customers including tree felling, pruning, thinning and planting.