Job Description

As a member of the team your duties will include: Basic preparation of vehicles and tools for the day. Listen to team briefing, risk assessment. Play a role in health and safety management. Process tree work arisings using various tools/machinery. Operate machinery and tools at height. Tree pruning and felling Tree planting Operating diggers, stump grinders, loaders. Liaise with clients and public Learning tree names. Extraction of tea/coffee from less than willing clients. Take part in team meetings and additional learning when required. Smile even when it is raining. Understanding that we think trees are cool and nobody else willunderstand why. The training you will be getting Qualifications achieved:— 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 WorkPlatform (MEWP)— Level 2 award in emergency first aid at work— Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper— Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting andGuarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D— Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance— Level 2 award in cross cutting timber using a chainsaw Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full time position within the team. Further training into more specialist roles.

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4(C) or above) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Arborist Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer

TREETECH ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES LTD

LOWER BUILDINGS SARSDEN CHIPPING NORTON OX7 6PN

Provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE