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Apprentice Landscape Gardener
Apprentice Landscape Gardener
, Apply From: 16/06/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Employer
SORBUS GARDEN CARE LIMITED
Vacancy Description
* Border maintenance and general weeding
* Lawn mowing and edging
* Planting (plants and trees)
* Pruning and hedge-trimming
* Plant care
* Scything
* Digging and creation of flower beds
* Ground preparation and turf laying
* Laying out garden designs from plans
* Construction of raised beds and other structures
* Installation of metal lawn edging and plant wires
* Pressure washing and repointing patios and paths
* Maintenance of tools
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Landscape Gardener
Employer Description
Sorbus Garden Care are based in Southmoor, Oxfordshire. We provide a range of garden maintenance services in domestic gardens and sometimes work on garden makeovers and small landscaping projects. Our main emphasis is on providing a high quality service whilst caring for the environment. We focus on traditional methods, use hand tools rather than power tools where possible and avoid the use of chemicals. We also offer a design and construction service as well as carrying out garden makeovers. We are a small, friendly company relying mainly on local reputation and are currently experiencing steady growth.
Vacancy Location
21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE SOUTHMOOR OX13 5BE
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000325160
Key Dates
Apply From
16/06/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-04 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-08-04 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
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
* 14 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)
* Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
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 Hand Held Equipment:
* Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
* Knowledge test
* Practical assessment
* Professional discussion
Learning Provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Skills Required
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessTime ManagementCyclingReliable
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