Summary
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic apprentice to help undertake a variety of commercial and domestic work excluding utilities. Although a lot of the work we do is residential, an example of some of the high level work we undertake can be found here:
Wage
£15,704 a year
Pay review every 6 months.
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Hours of work are generally 8.00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 July
Duration
2 years
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
You need to be prepared to work to a high standard of health and safety; produce work of a high quality; be a reliable member of the team; observant and responsive to visual cues with good time management and attention to detail.
Your working day will consist of:
* Selecting appropriate equipment for the day ahead and unload equipment safely.
* Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery.
* Maintaining and using a variety of machinery such as chainsaws, hedge cutters, wood chippers and stump grinders.
* Recognise a range of tree and shrub species.
* Identify pests, diseases, disorders and tree defects.
* Carry out a range of ground-based pruning operations.
* Fell and process small trees.
* Climbing and carrying out tree work at height.
Where you’ll work
4 Otmoor View
Merton
Bicester
OX25 2NL
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
Qualifications achieved:
* 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
* Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship
Functional Skills English and Maths if required.
More training information
Block Release Learning Weeks at Pershore College and online Masterclasses throughout the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
You must be physically fit and prepare to work outside in all weathers. Driving license desirable