Summary
Would you like to work for a respected, forward-thinking and well-established AA Approved Company? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Arborist. You will be part of an experienced team with a good work ethic. We offer a competitive salary, full holiday entitlements and the opportunity to train further and progress.
Wage
£17,667 to £28,571.40 a year
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm possibly work overtime and weekends.
45 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* To ensure health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to
* Use specialist machinery
* Keeping a clean and tidy work area
* Good customer service
* Climb and conduct aerial arboriculture operations from a rope and harness
Where you’ll work
11 Pilots Place
Haddenham
Aylesbury
HP17 8NW
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Arborist (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely
* Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans
* Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations
* Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control
* Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
* Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)
* Recognise a variety of tree species using common names
* Carry out a range of formative pruning operations
* Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).
* Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.
* Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
* Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness
* Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
* Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.
* Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely
* Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans
* Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations
* Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control
* Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
* Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)
* Recognise a variety of tree species using common names
* Carry out a range of formative pruning operations
* Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).
* Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.
* Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
* Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness
* Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
* Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.
Your training plan
* Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship Standard
* Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths if required
* Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and maths (grade 4 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Punctual
* Strong work ethic
* Enthusiasm to learn
Other requirements
Willingness to take on a physically demanding role and be outside in all weathers year round. Due to locations and type of works: - Clean full UK Driving Licence is essential - Over 18 years of age is essential - Over 21 years of age is desirable