Grounds & Garden Apprentice

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, weeding watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation & planting Lawn maintenance & cultivation The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery and plant The use of cylinder and rotary movers, strimmers & leaf blowers Adjustment of mower height & quality of cut, etc. Oil level checks and checks for damage to any mower.  To respond to emergencies and assist other departments i.e. Sports, Maintenance as directed by the Grounds Manager, Assistant Grounds Manager, Head Gardener or Bursar (operations) To be aware of Heath and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health and Safety at Work legislation To ensure all equipment, machinery & buildings are secure To keep the mess rooms & tool sheds clean & tidy To be aware of and report any security risks posed within the school To undergo training as required To keep gardens, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter To carry out gritting, salt spreading & snow clearing To complete leaf collection To assist with chainsaw work

Training:

Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where
you will work towards the Level 2 Horticulture / Landscape
Construction Operative Apprenticeship qualification.

Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies
on the employer’s premises. There is an expectation that
20% of the working week will be off the job training, which
is a legal requirement. The apprentice will also need to
attend college courses to complete the required additional
qualifications.

Training Outcome:
To be able to work as a gardener, either for an organistaion or self employed

Employer Description:
Independent School, with two sites, one in Sedbergh and the Preparatory School is based in nearby Casterton

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4.30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Following instructions,Flexible,Personable,Consientious,Self-starter