Horticulture Apprentice Derbyshire Dales District Council

The overall aim of the Apprenticeship Programme is to enable the post holder to develop their knowledge and skills through experience as well as via apprenticeship training. The apprentice will learn how to undertake a range of grounds and public realm maintenance and development work and learn how to use a range of equipment safely.,

• The post holder will learn how to undertake a range of grounds and public realm maintenance and development work to include horticulture


• They will gain the skills to use a range of equipment and machinery including leaf blowers and grass cutting equipment


• They will learn how to work safely and to ensure relevant health and safety requirements are complied with at all times
  
  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3 or D) Essential, Applicants must have a willingness to work in a range of outside spaces, some involving unpleasant conditions and in all weathers., Horticulture or landscape construction operative


Level 2 (GCSE)

Derbyshire Dales District Council may be a small rural council but what we may lack in size is more than made up by the scale of our corporate ambition and record of achievement. We have a strong 'One Team, One Council' culture which recognises the contributions of every individual and nurtures a strong culture of team working across the whole organisation.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience