Summary
We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic, and resilient apprentice for our Arb team. As one of the UK’s leading specialised tree and forestry services contractors, this is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, are physically fit, and don’t mind getting dirty and wet. More info on our work can be found at: heartwoodtrees.co.uk
Annual wage
£14,976 to £26,769.60 a year
Overtime and weekend work available Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday 07:30 – 16:30 Reduced to 40 hours for candidates Aged 16-18
45 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year 5 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
The apprenticeship programme is a brilliant opportunity to launch your career in arboriculture. You’ll need to be ready to: work to exacting health and safety standards; produce quality work; be a team player; have good time management and attention to detail; work hard.
Your typical working day would consist of:
* Prepare kit and equipment for the day’s work
* Process tree and vegetation arisings (e.g., using a chipper)
* Maintain power tools (e.g., chainsaws, hedge cutters, chippers)
* Learn to identify tree species, including identifying pests, diseases and tree defects
* Conduct ground-based work, including pruning and felling of small trees
* When ready, climb and carry out tree work at height
Where you’ll work
UNIT F12A
HOLLY FARM BUSINE
HONILEY
KENILWORTH
CV8 1NP
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
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
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
* Pershore College
* Seven block weeks in the first year
* Three block weeks in the second year
More training information
Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship.
* Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm
* Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness
* Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations
* Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
* Level 2 award in emergency first aid at work
* Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper
* Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D
* Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance
* Level 2 award in cross cutting timber using a chainsaw
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths (grade C/4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness