Summary
Aztech Group South East Ltd is a leading tree specialist in Sevenoaks, Kent, covering the Home Counties and London. We offer expert training in Arboriculture, Forestry, Consultancy, and Horticulture. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, working with skilled professionals on diverse projects, building a strong career in a respected industry.
Wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, usually 07:00am - 16:00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
3
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
Day to day tasks will vary but will include:
* Groundsperson duties such as removing debris, rope handling & preparing materials for chipping
* Climbing duties to include the removal of branches, trees and stumps.
* Learning how to and then quoting jobs and surveying sites
Where you’ll work
The Dairy
Force Green Lane
Westerham
Kent
TN16 2DN
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
PLUMPTON 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
Training will take place at Plumpton College and will be provided through block release.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Punctual
Other requirements
Transport to and from our work yard will be required daily, due to this, reliable transport is advised.