Arboriculturist Higher Apprenticeship - London – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

What if you could imagine a better future for us all and a better future for you? With us you can. Our community of over 9,000 employees design and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction and highways that help shape the environment. It inspires us to stay curious, act locally, and think internationally.

Annual wage: £20,250 a year
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Training course: Arboriculturist (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years 6 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

Our Arboriculture team is involved in the survey of trees and planning their integration in a variety of new projects, ensuring their viability, health and sustainability for the future. We work on a diverse range of projects, from urban tree assessment and management to forestry assessments, providing valuable contributions to a variety of sustainability projects, environmental conservation and public well-being.

As an Apprentice in our team, you will have the opportunity to:

Assist in conducting tree surveys and assessments, helping to identify and catalogue tree species, health conditions, and potential risks.
Support the preparation of reports and recommendations for the integration of trees in new development design projects, learn and contribute to the role of the Arboriculturist in tree management, collaborate with senior consultants to develop effective strategies to retain trees or mitigate their removal.
Take part in regular team training and collaborative days with other consultants in the industry.

Where you’ll work

Wsp House

70 Chancery Lane

London

WC2A 1AF

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

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Arboriculturist (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Tree inspection including assessment of health, defects, safety risks, site factors, planning requirements and aesthetics.
Interpret maps and plans.
Assess tree risk to inform decision making.
Specify arboricultural works.
Select advanced diagnostic equipment for tree risk assessment.
Select biosecurity protocols.
Follow instructions and processes.
Write arboricultural reports.
Use software-based tree management systems, including associated laptop and handheld remote working equipment.
Produce plans using digital mapping software (for example GIS).
Select and use different formats to communicate information (for example table, image, map, text, graph).
Collect, research and analyse arboricultural information and data including reliable information sources.
Advise on implications of arboricultural policy, legislation, regulation and best practice including local and national planning policy.
Identification of tree species, their characteristics and requirements for healthy growth.
Manage projects including working within budget, systems and processes.
Produce quotations or tenders including defining a scope/specification of work.
Foster professional relationships with clients, customers and colleagues and engage with the community.
Negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Communicate information to technical and non- technical audiences using a range of techniques.
Take meeting notes or minutes.
Seek further information from managers, supervisors or colleagues, when necessary.
Create and evaluate relevant risk assessments and method statements for arboricultural operations.
Provide customer service.
Identify soil type, properties, condition and implications for tree health.
Value trees as assets for both amenity and ecosystem service provision.
Establish and monitor quality standards for tree work operations.
Promote the organisation, products, services or activities.
Collect tree data including taking measurements.
Make tree management recommendations verbally.
Identify tree pests and pathogens, assess impacts on tree health and suggest management responses.
Assess tree planting practices.
Tree inspection including assessment of health, defects, safety risks, site factors, planning requirements and aesthetics.
Interpret maps and plans.
Assess tree risk to inform decision making.
Specify arboricultural works.
Select advanced diagnostic equipment for tree risk assessment.
Select biosecurity protocols.
Follow instructions and processes.
Write arboricultural reports.
Use software-based tree management systems, including associated laptop and handheld remote working equipment.
Produce plans using digital mapping software (for example GIS).
Select and use different formats to communicate information (for example table, image, map, text, graph).
Collect, research and analyse arboricultural information and data including reliable information sources.
Advise on implications of arboricultural policy, legislation, regulation and best practice including local and national planning policy.
Identification of tree species, their characteristics and requirements for healthy growth.
Manage projects including working within budget, systems and processes.
Produce quotations or tenders including defining a scope/specification of work.
Foster professional relationships with clients, customers and colleagues and engage with the community.
Negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Communicate information to technical and non- technical audiences using a range of techniques.
Take meeting notes or minutes.
Seek further information from managers, supervisors or colleagues, when necessary.
Create and evaluate relevant risk assessments and method statements for arboricultural operations.
Provide customer service.
Identify soil type, properties, condition and implications for tree health.
Value trees as assets for both amenity and ecosystem service provision.
Establish and monitor quality standards for tree work operations.
Promote the organisation, products, services or activities.
Collect tree data including taking measurements.
Make tree management recommendations verbally.
Identify tree pests and pathogens, assess impacts on tree health and suggest management responses.
Assess tree planting practices.

Your training plan

You will attend College to study a Higher Apprenticeship in Arboriculture and gain a Level 4 qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment.
You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career in Fire Safety Engineering
You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Arboriculturist (grade Merit or above)
Arboriculturist (grade Distinction)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Candidates must complete the application form in full, answering all specified questions. This is mandatory for all candidates inclusive of their background. Those who pass this initial stage are required to complete an online behavioural assessment. The application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of our recruitment process.

About this company

As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.

https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/apprenticeships (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships, discounts with selected high street retailers, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), WSP's Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced rates on gadget insurance and other benefits.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

You will gain a Level 4 Arboriculturist qualification as well as completing your End Point Assessment.
As this is a permanent position, after gaining your degree, WSP will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us.
You will have the opportunity to continue professional development and work towards gaining Chartered Status or equivalent with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294875.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March

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Company’s application instructions

We have a three-stage application process, first you will complete a structured application form that will be reviewed by our talent acquisition team. If you are successful at that stage, you will move on to complete a Behavioural Based Assessment. Finally, if you are successful at this stage, your application will be reviewed by hiring teams and a shortlist of candidates will then move on to an face-to-face interview or interview day with the team you would be working with.

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