Horticulture Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Lampeter, United Kingdom National Trust Full time
Summary

Come and join us on a National Trust apprenticeship where we will support and develop you to play an integral part in our work to protect historic sites, tackle climate change, and help people and nature thrive. You do not need experience for this role, just plenty of enthusiasm and a desire to learn.

As one of our Horticulture Apprentices, you will be part of our horticulture teams, helping to look after our 224 Historic gardens, playing a vital role in delivering our conservation and climate change strategies, helping to undertake the regular tasks and horticultural maintenance, conservation, and care of the gardens to safeguard them for the future.

This role can lead to an Assistant Gardener or Gardener role and potentially move to a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role.

For more information about our apprenticeship programme please click here: National Trust Jobs Apprenticeships

Start date: Monday 14th October 2024

Contract end date: 14th April 2026

Dewch i ymuno â ni ar brentisiaeth Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol lle byddwn yn eich cefnogi a'ch datblygu i chwarae rhan hollbwysig yn ein gwaith i amddiffyn safleoedd hanesyddol, mynd i'r afael â newid hinsawdd a helpu pobl a byd natur i ffynnu. Does dim angen unrhyw brofiad arnoch ar gyfer y rôl hon, dim ond digonedd o frwdfrydedd ac awydd i ddysgu.

Dyddiad cychwyn: Dydd Llun 14eg Hydref 2024

Dyddiad diwedd y cytundeb: 14eg Ebrill 2026

Manylion y Brentisiaeth

Fel un o'n Prentisiaid Garddwriaeth, byddwch yn rhan o'n timoedd garddwriaeth, yn eu cynorthwyo i ofalu am ein 224 o erddi Hanesyddol, chwarae rhan hanfodol yn cyflawni ein strategaethau cadwraeth a newid hinsawdd, gan helpu i ymgymryd â thasgau a gwaith cynnal a chadw Garddwriaeth, a chadwraeth, a gofalu am y gerddi i'w diogelu ar gyfer y dyfodol.

Gall y rôl hon arwain at swydd Garddwr Cynorthwyol neu Arddwr ac o bosib symud i brentisiaeth Goruchwyliwr Garddwriaeth Lefel 3 wedi i chi ennill profiad ychwanegol yn y rôl.

Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth am ein rhaglen prentisiaethau: Swyddi Yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol: Prentisiaethau.

What it's like to work here

Our gardens are heritage sites, and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many and you will be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.

Your training will be delivered via a combination of face to face teaching and online learning, with all expenses and travel paid. There may also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience.

Site Specific:

Llanerchaeron is a Georgian estate with farm, walled kitchen garden and pleasure grounds. Our large heritage orchard sits amongst herbaceous borders and productive vegetable beds, the produce of which is sold to visitors maintaining the estates productive principles and links with our local community. Annual pruning of the fruit trees and bushes, the daily maintenance of herbaceous borders, and an extensive herb collection play a big part in visitor experience. The successful candidate will also spend time at our sister property, Dinefwr, with formal lawns, parterre and seasonal bedding. We are a small team that work closely with a strong group of volunteers.

(Prentisiaeth benodol)

Mae ein gerddi yn safleoedd treftadaeth, ac yn gartref i'r casgliad mwyaf o blanhigion yn Ewrop, ac mae ein garddwyr yn gyfrifol am gadwraeth a datblygiad casgliadau o blanhigion, a'r gerddi i niferoedd cynyddol o aelodau ac ymwelwyr. Mae pobl yn hoff iawn o'n gerddi ac mae nifer yn ymweld â hwy o bell ac agos; a gallwch chi fod yn rhan o'r tîm o weithwyr proffesiynol sy'n gofalu am bob agwedd o'r gerddi treftadaeth o fewn y portffolio.

Bydd ein hyfforddiant yn cael ei ddarparu drwy gyfuniad o ddysgu wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, gyda'r holl gostau a theithio wedi cael eu talu amdanynt. Bydd yna hefyd gyfleoedd i deithio i leoliadau Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol eraill gyda rhai arosiadau dros nos er mwyn ehangu ar eich dysgu a'ch profiad.

Safle Benodol:

Mae Llanerchaeron yn ystâd Sioraidd gyda fferm, gardd gegin â mur o'i chwmpas a thiroedd hamdden. Mae ein perllan dreftadaeth yn eistedd ymysg borderi blodau a gwelyau llysiau cynhyrchiol y mae eu cynnyrch yn cael ei werthu i ymwelwyr, gan gynnal egwyddorion cynhyrchu yr ystâd a chysylltiadau gyda'n cymuned leol. Mae tocio'r coed ffrwythau a'r llwyni, a chynnal a chadw'r borderi blodau a'r casgliad perlysiau helaeth yn chwarae rhan fawr ym mhrofiad yr ymwelydd. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus hefyd yn treulio amser yn ein chwaer safle, Dinefwr, gyda'i lawntiau ffurfiol, lloriau a blodau tymhorol. Rydym yn dîm bach sy'n gweithio'n agos gyda grwp cryf o wirfoddolwyr.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2).

You will attend, and prepare for, regular review meetings with your training provider, and be accountable for your own progression. You will be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided.

Gan weithio ochr yn ochr â'ch mentor ar dasgau penodol i'ch prentisiaeth, byddwch yn datblygu'r sgiliau a'r wybodaeth sy'n berthnasol i safon y brentisiaeth hon. (Gweithiwr Garddwriaeth neu Dirlunio Lefel 2).

Byddwch yn mynychu ac yn paratoi ar gyfer cyfarfodydd adolygu rheolaidd gyda'ch darparwr hyfforddiant, ac yn atebol am eich cynnydd eich hun. Bydd gofyn i chi gwblhau e-ddysgu, cyrsiau a hyfforddiant gorfodol sy'n cael eu darparu.

Who we're looking for

In addition to the qualities listed in the role profile, we'd love to hear from you if you meet the following eligibility criteria by the start date of the role:

  • A minimum of 2 GCSE's which must include English and maths at grade E/2, functional skills level 1 or equivalent (If you hold an EHCP, entry level 3 in English and maths is acceptable).
  • Aged 16 or over and have completed year 11
  • Not in full time education
  • Living in Wales & have the right to work in the UK
  • Able to travel to work location
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