Apprentice Arborist Level 2 - Tree Surgeon – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Apprentices will work alongside our teams of arborists and landscape operatives on a broad range of live job sites. You’ll be tasked with basic jobs while you find your feet. As your confidence builds and your capabilities increase you will be given more responsibility and you will be expected you to use your initiative.

Annual wage: £23,920 a year
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Training course: Arborist (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07.30 to 16.15. Occasional weekend and out of hours emergency work.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
Duration: 1 year 9 months
Positions available: 1

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

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the maintenance, care and removal of trees and shrubs.
Learn to identify tree species and assess their health and safety.
Perform pruning, trimming and planting oftrees under supervision.
Safely operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, and climbing gear. (These tickets will be provided throughout the apprenticeship).
Assist with tree climbing and aerial lift operations.
Learn and follow industry safety standards and procedures.
Clean up job sites including the removal of debris and wood.
Support the arborist team in diagnosing tree diseases, pests, and other health concerns.

Requirements:

A genuine interest in tree care and the environment.
Willingness to learn and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour.
Basic understanding of tools and machinery (training provided).
Strong attention to detail and a safety conscious mindset.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Where you’ll work

Plantscape, Church Nursery, Rectory Road, East Carleton

Norwich

NR14 8HT

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 Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2.
City and Guilds Level 2 award in safe use of a manually fed wood chipper.
Traffice Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting or Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D (chapter 8).
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting OR Lantra Awards Level 2 in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in felling small trees up to 380mm OR Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm.
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competnece in tree climbing and ariel rescue OR Lantra Award Level 2 in accessing a tree using a rope and harness PLUS Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in ariel tree rescue operations.
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from Roped Harness OR Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in Ariel Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.
Level 3 in Emergency First Aid at Work.

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
Initiative
Team working
Physical fitness
Customer care skills

Other requirements

Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual tasks. Working in all weather conditions. The salary quoted is for age 21 or above younger apprentices will be paid according to their age. Full driving licence is preferred. This role requires a DBS.

About this company

Plantscape was established in 1982 and provides a comprehensive range of horticultural, arboricultural and landscape services. We cater for domestic and commercial clients throughout East Anglia.

After this apprenticeship

Full time position after apprenticeship has been passed.
Progression through the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283313.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 17 November)

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