Summary We are looking at taking on a new Apprentice Arborist to work with us. This is an opportunity to join a team that welcome apprentices to the ever growing team and your chance to showcase why you always wanted to go into the Arborist sector. Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Arborist (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4.00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes 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 The apprentice's duties will vary day to day but will include: Tidying up worked areas Brush-cutting Using the woodchipper Loading the vans Hedge cutting Planting Tree felling Tree reductions Where you'll work South Lodge Beenham Hill, Beenham Reading RG7 5LR 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 Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture campus Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) 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 Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Physical fitness Reliable Working outdoors Keen to learn Other requirements Working outdoors in all weather, lifting heavy objects. About this company Fernoak Tree Surgeons Ltd is a family run business who provide tree and hedge services to domestic and commercial clients in Bracknell, Reading and surrounding areas. With over 30 years combined experience, the expertise required and a vast range of plant equipment, we are able to safely and efficiently carry out arboriculture works. We perform the most rigorous safety standards and utilise our 25m tracked MEWP where possible to minimise all risks under the updated working at heights legislation. After this apprenticeship Possible permanent employment Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP Rahul Kapur business.services@windsor-forest.ac.uk 01753443855 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310598.