Job Description

This is an ideal opportunity to learn a range of skills in a small, environmentally friendly company. The role includes regular garden maintenance in domestic gardens as well as the chance to carry out a variety of soft landscaping tasks on garden makeovers. Full training will be provided.

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 Duration:€¢ 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment Delivery model:€¢ Work-based training with your employer€¢ Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year€¢ 14 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)€¢ 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 Where you'll work 21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE SOUTHMOOR ABINGDON OX13 5BE

Required Skills & Qualification

Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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 Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Physical fitness Time management skills Other Must have ability to ride a bike. Work will be outside in all weather conditions. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Employer

SORBUS GARDEN CARE LIMITED

ABINGDON, OX13 5BE

Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

About Employer

Sorbus Garden Care are based in Southmoor, Oxfordshire. We provide a range of garden maintenance services in domestic gardens and sometimes work on garden makeovers and small landscaping projects. Our main emphasis is on providing a high quality service whilst caring for the environment. We focus on traditional methods, use hand tools rather than power tools where possible and avoid the use of chemicals. We also offer a design and construction service as well as carrying out garden makeovers. We are a small, friendly company relying mainly on local reputation and are currently experiencing steady growth.