Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £23,000 to £35,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Live listings typically advertise £21 to £22 an hour. See the full Groundworker salary guide.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
1
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
2
Where this can take you
Apply directly with no set qualifications and a CSCS card; the Level 2 groundworker apprenticeship is the recognised standard.
Courses for this career
Level 2