Countryside Worker Apprentice

Summary

To conduct large scale site clearance, arboriculture works, the design and implementation of all types of ecological mitigation and enhancement measures, habitat creation, conservation, and management, fencing and landscaping, and the design and implementation of invasive weed solutions.

Annual wage: £15,000 a year
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Training course: Countryside worker (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday – Onsite Site Hours 7am – 5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 4

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

· Complete project works as set out by the Supervisor responsible for overseeing the project on behalf of the client.

· Ensure PPE appropriate/applicable to site and task is worn as directed by the Supervisor at all times.

· Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order, that checks are recorded, and any defects recorded and reported.

· Ensure plant and any other equipment and machinery is inspected and maintained before use.

Where you’ll work

PIPER HOLE FARM

EASTWELL ROAD

SCALFORD

MELTON MOWBRAY

LE14 4SS

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

THE SMB GROUP

Your training course

Countryside worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Manage habitats using a range of specialist techniques such as coppicing, hedge laying, river/stream bank stabilisation and establishing native plants, using appropriate tools and equipment. This could also include new and developing sustainable practices such as using natural materials to manage excessive rainfall (in constructing leaky dams and bale dams) and subsequently manage erosion and flood damage.
Construct or repair boundaries including different fencing types (such as post and rail, stock fencing), hedging (establishing a new hedge or laying an existing hedge) and dry stone walling depending on the geographic location/landscape and local natural materials.
Construct or maintain access ways, for example a path surface using aggregate, stone pitching, slabs, bark, concrete or tarmac. This will include the skills to ensure that the path surface drains properly.
Manage vegetation in a range of different situations, for example strimming pathways, using pesticides, managing trees and hedgerows, eradicating invasive species in order to conserve native flora and fauna.
Construct and /or maintain site furniture for access and interpretation. For example, bridges, gates, stiles, boardwalks, signs/waymarks or information boards using sustainable materials where possible. This will involve both following standard methods and also undertaking site specific design. For example, installing a gate on a sloping field will involve modifying the standard method, while every river or stream crossing while require a different design.
Use a range of hand tools and powered tools safely such as hammers, panel saws, levels, drills, strimmers or chainsaws, hold the relevant certification for powered equipment and undertake the routine maintenance of the tools used.
Problem solving: be resourceful in finding solutions to problems that may arise in day to day work and know when to ask a supervisor for advice.
Identify a range of British flora and fauna native to the specific local area e.g. commonly seen birds, mammals, insects, herbs, flowers, trees or fungi to determine the appropriate habitat management needed.
Undertake surveys which feed in to site management plans and work plans, for example, survey habitats and species, numbers of visitors, the condition of Rights of Way or structures/furniture.
Write a simple dynamic risk assessment and be able to use it on site. Use the risk assessment as the basis of working safely; understanding the hazards on the site and involved in the wide range of practical tasks undertaken by Countryside Workers. Know how to reduce these risks to an acceptable level for themselves, the public and colleagues through using safe working practices and wearing personal protective equipment.
Communicate effectively in a range of situations e.g. through face to face interaction, electronic communication, telephoning or presenting to members of the public, contractors, colleagues or landowners.

Your training plan

Off-the-job training
On-the-job training
Day release to Brooksby Campus
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Countryside Worker

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 2/E)
Maths (grade 2/E)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Reliable
Highly motivated
Trustworthy
Confident
Resilient

Other requirements

• Candidates to be working towards a CSCS Card • Desirable for the successful candidate to have obtained their driving licence, or working towards

About this company

For over 25 years, Three Shires Ltd, has developed strong and long-standing relationships with the UK’s leading Construction Contractors. Works includes large scale site clearance, arboriculture works, the design and implementation of all types of ecological mitigation and enhancement measures, habitat creation, conservation, and management, fencing and landscaping, and the design and implementation of invasive weed solutions.

After this apprenticeship

This could lead to full time employment after the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SMB GROUP

Apprenticeships

01530519001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286639.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

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