Work-based Horticulture Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Course
In St Helens
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
St helens
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Duration
20 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The horticulture industry plays a vital role in the creation of vegetables, plants and fruit crops which contributes to the quality of our health and the environment we live in. A career in horticulture is very practical and hands-on, which could lead to a working in a variety of settings such as garden centres, parks, gardens, production retailers or even self-employment.
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About this course
This apprenticeship is suitable for those who are currently working within this sector or are looking to gain employment within this sector as a Gardener, Landscaper, Nursery Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Production Worker, Machinery Operator, Greenkeeper or Grounds Person.
This is dependent on your employer and on the level of the apprenticeship you apply for.
You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs. If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.
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Subjects
- Horticulture
- Plants
- Vegetables
- Gardens
- Fruit crops
- Garden centres
- Parks
- Production retailers
- Vegetable Production Worker
- Machinery Operator
- Greenkeeper
Course programme
What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?
Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:
- Sowing seeds and planting bulbs and ornamental plants
- Taking care of plants - watering, weeding, pruning, feeding and spraying
- Maintaining green spaces
- Working individually or as part of a team
- Mowing grass, cutting dead growth and branches, and general tidying
You will also gain the following qualifications:
- Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 2 Diploma in Work- based Horticulture (City & Guilds)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- If you haven't already achieved a grade C or above in English and maths, you will also undertake a level 1 functional skills qualification in English and/or maths.
What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?
- A keen interest in horticulture and the environment
- The ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Punctual
- Good communication skills
- Values professional development
Additional information
Work-based Horticulture Apprenticeship (Level 2)