Level 2 Apprentice Gardener Robinson College

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Gardener to learn valuable skills and techniques which will give them a great start in to their career as a Gardner.

The role involves:

Maintaining borders Greenhouse work Turf care Leaf sweeping Hedge cutting Other associated duties within the College garden

Training:

Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment

The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship

The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship

The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Depending on which apprenticeship pathway your employer chooses to offer within horticulture

You may also need to achieve all or a combination of the following courses before taking your end point assessment:

Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance, Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides and Abrasive Wheel

If you would like to read more about the course content for animal care and keeper apprenticeships, please follow the below links:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0225-v1-2

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0226-v1-2

Training Outcome:
Landscape gardener

Employer Description:
Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest Oxbridge colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness