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, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm possibly work overtime and weekends.
45 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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