Garden maintenance with domestic and commercial clients Working within an onsite nursary and flower growing business Working with a multitude of different plants, shrubs and flowers The training you will be getting Course overview:Horticulture operatives will learn to create and maintain horticultural spaces. This will include planting and maintenance activities, frequently working outdoors year-round and in all weathers, and at heights whenpruning taller plants and hedges. 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 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 requirements 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. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship To grow within the company, to become a Team Leader and to train other apprentices.
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*- C / 9 - 4) Desired
Horticulture or landscape construction operative Level 2 (GCSE)
PRO GARDENS LTD
THE NURSERIES QUARRY ROAD HORNTON OX15 6DF
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
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