Arborist Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic, and resilient apprentice for our Arb team. As one of the UK’s leading specialised tree and forestry services contractors, this is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, are physically fit, and don’t mind getting dirty and wet. More info on our work can be found at: heartwoodtrees.co.uk

Annual wage

£14,976 to £26,769.60 a year

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Overtime and weekend work available Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Training course

Arborist (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Friday 07:30 – 16:30 Reduced to 40 hours for candidates Aged 16-18

45 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year 5 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

The apprenticeship programme is a brilliant opportunity to launch your career in arboriculture. You’ll need to be ready to: work to exacting health and safety standards; produce quality work; be a team player; have good time management and attention to detail; work hard.

Your typical working day would consist of:

Prepare kit and equipment for the day’s work
Process tree and vegetation arisings (e.g., using a chipper)
Maintain power tools (e.g., chainsaws, hedge cutters, chippers)
Learn to identify tree species, including identifying pests, diseases and tree defects
Conduct ground-based work, including pruning and felling of small trees
When ready, climb and carry out tree work at height

Where you’ll work

UNIT F12A

HOLLY FARM BUSINE

HONILEY

KENILWORTH

CV8 1NP

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

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

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.
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

Pershore College
Seven block weeks in the first year
Three block weeks in the second year

More training information

Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship.

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 emergency first aid at work
Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper
Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D
Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance
Level 2 award in cross cutting timber using a chainsaw

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade C/4)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Industry-leading specialist tree & forestry contractor: Delivering innovative tree, forestry, and vegetation management solutions across the UK. From the depths of our forests to the hearts of our cities, we manage, maintain, and restore our woodland environments.

http://heartwoodtrees.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time role as a Groundsman / Second Climber at Heartwood

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

SARAH ASHMORE

sashmore@warwickshire.ac.uk

07740 419319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290691.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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