Are you interested in a Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship?
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Company: The Bedford College Group
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Location: Bedford, MK42 9AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-12096
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Application Deadline Date: 08/02/2021
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Start Date: 04/07/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday (40 hours a week)
Brief Description
Do you have the skills needed for a role as a Landscape Gardener Apprentice?
Qualifications Required
You will need a minimum of two GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), ideally including English and maths or a Level 1 equivalent.
Due to the current situation, please be aware that the predicted grades will be accepted when applying for an apprenticeship.
Personal Qualities
• Self-motivated
• Dynamic personality
• Able to be part of a team but also work on own initiative
• Good time keeper
• Eye for detail
Skills Required
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work well in a team and use their own initiative
• Able to work in all weathers
• Ability to work flexible hours
Training to be Provided
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, which could include:
Health and Safety
Business Skills
Communication
Hand held and Pedestrian operated Machinery use
Plant and Soil Science
Plant health
You will gain the following qualifications:
Level 2 Apprenticeship in either Horticulture or Landscape Operative Standards
Plus...
Emergency First Aid at Work
Safe Use of Pesticides NPTC Level 2 Award (PA1)
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for people who would love to begin an apprenticeship in Gardening and Landscaping. If this is you then please apply and we can give you the help and advice you need. If you need some help with your CV or interview skills then we can do this for you. Or even if you just want some advice about apprenticeships or the qualifications you currently have, then please apply and we can contact you. We may be able to add you to our list of candidates, so that when a vacancy becomes available from various different employers we can contact you with details of the vacancies.
Other Information
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.