Gardening Apprentice
PRO GARDENS LTD
BANBURY, OX15 6DF
Closes on Friday 15 November
Posted on 23 September 2024
Contents
Summary
ProGardensLtd is a small award-winning family-run business located just outside Banbury, with a small team, working alongside experienced gardeners. This experience will give a real understanding of working within a wide range of beautiful gardens, working with the seasons, gaining knowledge of plants, shrubs and flowers.
- Annual wage
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£16,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary based on age of approx £16,000 per annum
- Training course
- Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 5pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Garden maintenance with domestic and commercial clients
- Working within an onsite nursary and flower growing business
- Working with a multitude of different plants, shrubs and flowers
Where you’ll work
THE NURSERIES
QUARRY ROAD
HORNTON
BANBURY
OX15 6DF
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
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Course overview:
Horticulture operatives will learn to create and maintain horticultural spaces. This will include planting and maintenance activities, frequently working outdoors year-round and in all weathers, and at heights when
pruning taller plants and hedges.
Duration:
• 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
• 14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and
Practice course
• 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
• 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
• 2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
• Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
• Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
• Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian
Hand Held Equipment
• Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
• Knowledge test
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
Apprenticeship Assessment and Information.
Session:
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks:
By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.
The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Must have a driving license and own car.
About this company
Garden maintenance company with domestic and commercial clients, in the Banbury area. With an onsite nursery and flower-growing business
After this apprenticeship
To grow within the company, to become a Team Leader and to train other apprentices.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Mike
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278532.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 15 November
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