Overview
Horticulture Operative Level 2 ApprenticeshipThis apprenticeship will ensure that you develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the horticulture industry. It is ideal if you already have some knowledge and basic skills or a keen interest in horticulture and want to progress in this industry.
The course will allow you to choose a pathway that suits your skills and job role, including: Horticulture; Parks, Gardens and Green Space; Landscaping; or Sports Turf Groundsman. There will also be the opportunity to study for additional professional qualifications, such as safe use of pesticides, hedge trimmers and powered cultivators.
Course information
24 Months.
1 day in college a week – Wednesday.
July to February.
Straight away but college intake will be in October or March.
- Principles of plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition requirements
- Operate or use tools equipment and machinery
- Process waste
- Cultivating soils for differing purposes
- Controlling plant pests and diseases
- Identifying plants.
- Health and Safety requirements
- support the business and wider team
- Record keeping
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance
- Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticide
- Maths Grade 9-3 and English Grade 9-3
Other:
- Able to travel to Shuttleworth College.
- 20% off the job
- Use of the Binomial system (use of Latin in work)
- Have a mentor /supervision and support
- Opportunities to cover a wide range of customers
- Ability to cover a range of key course content
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Course progression:
Progression there are Level 3 options in the industry available
Career progression:
Potential Full-time employment options on completion, 2 years in industry experience as well as transferrable skills. Work as a landscape gardener, planning and maintaining large gardens, parks and green spaces, garden centres.
Learners will require work boots for their job and use in college.
Study is available at the following campuses:
- Shuttleworth College Campus.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
View apprenticeship vacanciesAdditional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
