Summary An opportunity to work as an Arborist Apprentice with a company with over 30 years of experience in Arboriculture. Wage £18,200 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Arborist (level 2) Hours Monday - Friday, 7.15am - 4.30pm. 40 hours a week Start date Friday 15 August 2025 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work All aspects of tree work, including: Climbing Pruning Stump grinding Where you'll work NUTTS CLOSE COMMON ROAD ETON WICK WINDSOR SL4 6QY Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP Your training course Arborist (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.) Recognise a variety of tree species using common names Carry out a range of formative pruning operations Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut). Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter. Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness Work safely at height in the tree under supervision Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required. Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.) Recognise a variety of tree species using common names Carry out a range of formative pruning operations Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut). Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter. Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness Work safely at height in the tree under supervision Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required. Your training plan Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths, if required One day a week at the BCA campus for theory and practical Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English and maths (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Team working Initiative Physical fitness Self motivated Reliable About this company We are a small and well-established business, working mostly in the domestic sector, based near Windsor. After this apprenticeship Possible permanent employment Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309718.