About the apprenticeship
Duties
Support Tree Planting Projects
•Assist with planning and planting new trees to enhance biodiversity.
•Learn correct planting techniques and aftercare procedures.
Customer Service
•Good communication skills.
•Provide basic information to residents and elected members when required.
Environmental Awareness
•Understand the role of trees in climate change mitigation and biodiversity.
•Promote good practice in tree care and environmental stewardship.
General Team Support
•Assist with greenspace management and when colleagues are unavailable.
•To be prepared to work outdoors on a daily basis in all weather conditions, and during winter weather, be flexible and committed to working unsociable hours as necessary according to the needs of the public.
Equipment and PPE
•Undertake training on forestry machinery and equipment e.g. chainsaws, pole saw woodchipper, harness and ropes etc.
•Maintain all forestry tools and machinery, equipment and materials in a safe working manner.
Requirements
Qualifications
GCSE’s grade C or above - Desirable
Full and Clean Driving Licence - EssentialDemonstrates enthusiasm for biodiversity, sustainability, and green space management.
Open to developing new skills and gaining qualifications through structured training.
Able to communicate clearly and politely with colleagues, contractors, and members of the public.
Works well as part of a team and supports others when needed.
Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm for biodiversity, sustainability, and green space management.
Open to developing new skills and gaining qualifications through structured training.
Able to communicate clearly and politely with colleagues, contractors, and members of the public.
Works well as part of a team and supports others when needed.
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Coleg Gwent
Qualification
City & Guilds Certificate in Tree Felling and Processing Level 2
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: Yes
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Torfaen County Borough Council
Torfaen County Borough Council
Panteg Way, New Inn
Pontypool
NP4 0LS