Summary
A gardening apprenticeship is a great way to gain hands-on experience while learning valuable skills in garden maintenance. Join J.Drewe Landscaping to work alongside experienced professionals, build a rewarding career and grow your knowledge in a supportive and practical environment.
What you will do at work
- Planting
- Weeding
- Mowing
- Turfing
- Leaf Clearing
- Hedge Cutting
Training
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- 20 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)
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 557 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- 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 Handheld Equipment
- Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test
- Practical assessment
- Professional discussion
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English (A*- C / 4 – 9) – desired
About this employer
At J.Drewe Landscaping, we are a friendly but
professional team. There are two sides to our
business, we have our Landscaping team and our
Garden Maintenance team. We cover a range of
properties from private to commercial of various
sizes. We pride ourselves on delivering
exceptional standards of work and customer
service.
After this apprenticeship
The role could lead to a full-time role upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Things to consider
This role is based outdoors, and we work in all weathers. It is a physical job where you will be on your feet all day.