This apprenticeship is part of the Climate Ready Apprenticeship Program helping Glasgow City Council reach Net Zero by 2030.
Working across the city in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens placements. Involvement in high profile projects which may include George Square Redevelopment, Conservation, Biodiversity, Walled Gardens and Food Growing.
You will:
Attend college for training one day per week where you will study, for instance:
• How to establish and maintain a range of outdoor plants
• Basic maintenance of horticultural machinery
• How to assess site requirements
• How to organise resources and work schedules
• How to maintain amenity turf
• Health and safety legislation
Typical progression:
1st year: Level 2 Horticulture
2nd year: Level 3 Parks, Gardens and Green Space
3rd year: HNC Horticulture or specialism specific qualifications
Each candidate’s performance is evaluated regularly to assess suitability for progression.
Restrictions apply. Apply on
This post is fixed term for a period up to 4 years.
Application Packs
The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other format for example, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you 2 nd class within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert if requesting this to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return to us.
Further Information
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