Introduction

This apprenticeship offers a hands-on, practical route into the landscape profession, combining paid work with structured learning.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, develop your digital and design capabilities, and contribute directly to the creation of greener, healthier, and more sustainable places.

About the Employer

Liz Lake Associates are a Landscape Design and Planning based practice located in Stansted, Essex. With over 40 years’ experience across London and the Home Counties, East Anglia, Midlands, and the South West. We have a broad base of expertise for projects in both the private and public sector, working for local authorities, landowners, contractors, architects and other organisations. Our philosophy is that with the growing interest in our environment, the desire for high-quality and well-planned spaces has never been greater. From design to planning and shaping our environment, covering landscapes of all types and scales we have the following key disciplines: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape and Urban Planning.

With over 20 staff Liz Lake Associates feel they are small enough to offer individual attention from highly experienced professionals, and large enough to offer a comprehensive range of skills for the largest and most complex schemes. We promote a collaborative working environment where staff can excel and flourish.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What You'll Do

Develop plans, drawings, and specifications for landscape projects.

Prepare a base plan using AutoCAD
Prepare a simple planting plan
Use Keyscape software to CAD up your plan
Despatch drawings with drawing issue sheet
Prepare photographs- including stitching together for visual surveys and assessments
Prepare presentation plans
Carry out technical research on the internet
Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the Practice
Liaise with Clients and their representatives
Attend site visits and design team meetings

Training Outcome

BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture or

BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - A to C
Essential - GCSE - Maths - A to C
Desired - GCSE - Design and Technology - A to C

Course Information

Course: Landscape technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Circa Monday to Friday, 9am to 17.00pm 30 hours per week with Employer (Office based) 7.5 hours per week online learning with Capel Manor College

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

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