Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2 (SW8)

Summary

You will complete an Apprenticeship in Arboriculture - Level 2 Arborist. You will spend your time carrying out all appropriate arboriculture and grounds maintenance operations under close supervision with work based training.

Annual wage: £21,840 a year
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Training course: Arborist (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts tbc.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Positions available: 2

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

Carrying out all appropriate arboriculture and grounds maintenance operations under close supervision
Under supervision, operating all machinery, tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and with due regard to Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work
Assist with basic tree inspections/surveys and learn how to safely and appropriately use chainsaws, climb, fell and dismantle trees and undertake aerial work

Where you’ll work

Glendale Stockwell Depot, Courland Grove

London

SW8 2PX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Your training course

Arborist (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely

Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans

Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations

Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control

Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery

Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)

Recognise a variety of tree species using common names

Carry out a range of formative pruning operations

Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).

Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.

Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations

Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness

Work safely at height in the tree under supervision

Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.

Your training plan

Full Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship
Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English where required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 3)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

What can we offer you? ● Incremental annual leave ● Free gym membership for you and a nominated person ● Employee health cash plan ● Employee discount portal ● Cycle to Work scheme ● Pension Scheme ● Company sick pay ● Career progression ● Training and development

About this company

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

After this apprenticeship

Full Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship.

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