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Horticulture Apprentice
We are looking for two enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team as a Horticulture Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience across a range of horticultural activities while working towards a recognised qualification.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Edging
- Grass cutting
- Weeding
- Planting trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding
- Pruning
- Small tree works
- Grounds clearance
- Any other gardening tasks associated with grounds maintenance
- Fencing
- Paving
- Undertake various landscaping and building tasks as instructed in order to fulfil client requirements
- Complete any associated tasks that may be required for the works to be completed in line with client requirements
- Carry out basic property improvements and renovation tasks as instructed and in order to meet the client requirements
- Carry out and record reports for site visits
- Report any site issues to the team leader or line manager as soon as the issues are identified
- Complete daily work sheets and time in motion studies on works carried out and as instructed
Where you'll work
CHESTERTON FARM
WREXHAM ROAD
RIDLEY
TARPORLEY
CW6 9RZ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
(Core) Apply health and safety processes and procedures including risk assessments and or construction design management (CDM), manual handling, legislative requirements and organisational policies. Follow safe systems of work and safety information in line with employer requirements or site context (for example clearing their route before transporting materials).
(Core) Apply environmental mitigation measures including storage and disposal of waste, for example sorting materials for recycling or composting, acting in compliance with legal requirements, organisational policies and pollution controls.
(Core) Select, undertake a pre start check, set up, clean, store and safely operate tools, equipment and machinery (including pedestrian controlled and handheld) in line with current legislation and business policies.
(Core) Communicate with technical (for example supervisors or managers) and non-technical audiences (for example clients or the public) using language appropriate to the audience.
(Core) Identify plants commonly grown in the UK by scientific names including genus species and or cultivar.
(Core) Maintain the correct phytosanitary and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with legal requirements.
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(Core) Identify and report symptoms and or signs of commonly found UK plant pests, pathogens and disorders.
(Core) Maintain plant health for example providing for basic needs such as water, nutrition (either organic or inorganic), light.
(Core) Cultivate, improve and preserve soils by mechanical methods and or by hand including amelioration and mulching (these might be imported or natural).
(Core) Clear unwanted vegetation, selecting techniques to be used (for example weeding).
(Core) Remove unwanted or damaged growth from plants using a pruning cut.
(Core) Plant shrubs and a tree using a simple tree pit.
(Core) Install turf for situation.
(Core) Mow turf using pedestrian controlled powered driven mower.
(Core) Maintain or protect hard surfaces, features or structures for example painting, re-gravelling, removing weeds from paving, drain clearance, cleaning.
(Core) Use digital tools and techniques for research, collaboration, continuous professional development and resolution of problems.
(Landscape construction) Measure and set out an uncomplicated site in preparation for landscape construction activities.
(Landscape construction) Use free hand cutting and or bench cutting of hard landscape materials using abrasive wheels.
(Landscape construction) Repair constructed landscape features (simple and noncomplex) for example re-grouting, re-sanding, damaged fencing.
(Landscape construction) Construct paved feature for example path, patio or shed base. Including setting levels, sub bases, laying bases, finishing.
(Landscape construction) Construct vertical landscape features including fences, ornamental vertical features, and walls.
(Landscape construction) Install drainage in landscaping.
(Landscape construction) Construct horizontal landscape features (excluding paving).
(Horticulture) Propagate plants by cuttings and seed sowing (this might be indoors or outdoors). Including selection of suitable growing media and or soil.
(Horticulture) Provide aftercare to recently installed turf and maintain established turf or species rich meadows including irrigation, maintenance, monitoring health and protection from use.
(Horticulture) Identify if plants are suitable to site, purpose and aesthetics.
(Horticulture) Maintain soft landscapes for example - staking or support, division, seasonal clearance, and re-planting.
(Horticulture) Monitor and control plant pests, pathogens, and disorders using basic control methods (including application of chemicals or organic equivalents).
(Horticulture) Plant herbaceous and seasonal planting (for example bedding, herbs or bulbs).
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(Horticulture) Prune plants to achieve healthy growth and form (including natural habit and formal or trained form).
Training schedule
Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship
The employer will give guidance and support throughout
Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard
This Standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English
- Maths (grade 4 / C and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Established in 2016 and based in Cheshire, AS Landscapes covers an area more than a 100-mile radius of its Head Office and has established client relationships with from as far afield as York and Gloucester (with many in between).
Our excellent reputation, backed with multiple 5-star reviews makes us a credible choice for clients seeking outstanding customer service, a professional approach and reliable, friendly and fully trained/accredited staff with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Using modern, up to date equipment to ensure our services are as efficient as possible AS Landscapes provides landscaping and grounds maintenance services to public and commercial organisations, new build developers, property management companies and education and hospitality sectors.
Our services are always in demand and to ensure our client’s requirements are met with safety, efficiency, professionalism and a positive approach, our grounds maintenance team is the backbone of what we do. This physically demanding role is ideal for anyone who wants maintenance experience, enjoys early starts, being outdoors in all weathers and working as part of a team.
Due to the nature of the work there is a requirement to use company equipment considered essential for the efficient and effective achievement of contractual agreements with our clients- full training will need to be provided by your college.
https://www.as-landscapes.com/
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunities to become team leaders and progress to managerial roles.
Opportunities to complete specialist training such as tree felling, chainsaw in order to complete unique jobs for our clients.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Adam Smith
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048960.
Closes in 7 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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