Horticultural Apprentice at Lower Bowden Manor

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Apprenticeships at Berkshire College of Agriculture Full time

An exciting opportunity working for a top class private estate with many different and diverse areas including Ornamental planting, Herbaceous, Rose and wisteria beds Orchard, Ponds and Rill, Lawn care and propagation work in the Upper Basildon area.

**Employer**
- Lower Bowden Manor_

A small team of gardeners 3-4 operate in the gardens under the direction of the principal and Head Gardener, working in private gardens.

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

An exciting opportunity working as a Horticulture Apprentice for a top class private estate with many different and diverse areas including Ornamental planting, Herbaceous, Rose and wisteria beds Orchard, Ponds and Rill, Lawn care and propagation work in the Upper Basildon area.
- Propagation
- Pruning
- Lawn care and irrigation
- Fruit pruning
- Harvesting
- Spraying
- Wetland garden
- Ponds and rill care
- Tree care and maintenance

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- Day release into college at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus based near Maidenhead
- Learners will work through their E-Portfolio throughout their programme and will have an independent end point assessment at the end of their programme
- Maths and English functional Skills may be required dependent on GCSE grades, these are a part of your day release to college if required
- Emergency First Aid - Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
- Level 2 Standard Horticulture Operative Qualification

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

**Working week**

Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- Team player
- Willingness to learn and excel
- Adaptive to new challenges
- Physical fitness

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 / C or above) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 / C or above) desirable

**Things to consider**

Own transport would be necessary as public transport not available in area.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £8.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Lower Bowden Manor



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