Horticulturist Gardener or Landscape Operative Apprenticeship

Introduction

As an apprentice gardener, you will maintain and enhance various
outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include
assisting experienced gardeners in tasks such as
planting, weeding, pruning, and landscaping. You will
have the opportunity to learn valuable skills in
horticulture and the upkeep of gardens.

About the Employer

The Chelsea Gardener has become over more than
30 years an oasis of green in the middle of Chelsea, a
true and unique destination for inspiring and
innovative ideas, helping customers to make the
most of their outdoor space. We provide the best
outdoor furniture, garden essentials, gifts and
decorations, plants and pots. Utilising our expertise
and contacts, we offer a full landscaping service,
providing clients with design solutions, overseeing
the implementation of the designs and offering on
going maintenance service. In addition, The Chelsea
Gardener provides creative ideas for customers
through the sourcing of high quality and unique
products.

What You'll Do

Assist in planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs,
and trees to ensure they thrive in London's diverse
climate.
Help with weeding and pest control to maintain
the health and appearance of garden beds.
Participate in seasonal tasks, such as leaf
removal, mulching, and snow clearing as needed.
Learn and apply proper pruning techniques to
shape and promote the growth of plants.
Work with various gardening tools and equipment
safely and effectively.
Collaborate with the gardening team to plan and
execute landscaping projects.
Interact with clients and visitors, providing
information and assistance when necessary.

Training Outcome

Each apprentice will be given the opportunity to
grow within the business, our vision is to grow our
own qualified staff, and the apprenticeship scheme
is one method of achieving this goal. During the
Apprenticeship scheme, the apprentice will work
with a qualified member of staff and be provided the
support and guidance required to progress within
the company.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 2
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 2

Course Information

Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: You will be required to work from 7:30am to 5pm for 3 or 4 days per week and attend one day training at Capel Manor College. This might include evenings and weekends paid extra.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE