Apprenticeship in Horticulture Level 3
Apprentices learn on the job, building up
knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all
at the same time.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
You will be employed and are paid at least
£2.50 per hour. You will work towards a Vocational Qualification,
Key/Functional Skills, Employer Rights and Responsibilities and
other additional requirements.
As an apprentice, the nature of your work will
depend on your employer. Working for a small company could
mean you handle a wide range of responsibilities – alternatively,
working for a large company might mean you take on a more
specialized role.
On this Apprenticeship, you might learn skills like how to prepare
and cultivate sites for planting crops; operate a tractor with
attachments; harvest and store crops; and maintain equipment and
machines. If your employer deals with livestock, you might learn
how to look after herds, load and unload animals for transport, and
assist during the breeding season.
Most Horticulture businesses are small, so you’ll find yourself
playing an important role in a variety of tasks and developing
plenty of useful skills along the way.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS?
Students interested in the apprenticeship
should have a strong desire for hands-on outdoor work, enjoy nature
and living things, be concerned about the environment, and have
entrepreneurial talents.
Individuals with allergies to dust, pollen or
plant products, or specific chemicals should be aware of the
potential impact on their health. Physical fitness and a healthy
back are generally required for a successful career in
horticulture.
WHAT JOB WILL YOU DO?
You are likely to employed as
one of the following:
- Sprayer operator
- Combine driver/head combine driver
- Stockperson/Dairyperson
- Technician
- Small holder
- Unit supervisor
HOW LONG DOES YOUR APPRENTICESHIP TAKE TO
COMPLETE?
12 Months – 2 years. The level 3 qualification
will enable you to competently carry out services safely and
effectively.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
AFTERWARDS?
The skills and knowledge an apprentice will
acquire are highly transferable and there are many opportunities
for an apprentice to develop their career in this sector.
Apprentices may also go on to achieve other, higher Level
qualifications.
NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(NVQ)
You will need to achieve a Diploma in
Work-based Horticulture at Level 3
KEY SKILLS OR FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
You will work to achieve the following Key
Skills
- Communications Level 2
- Application of Number Level 2
- ICT Level 1
Or Functional Skills:
- English Level 2
- Maths Level 2
- ICT Level 1
EMPLOYER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Emergency First Aid
One legislative or nationally recognized
occupational test relevant to the industry
You will discuss your individual needs with
your employer and college representative
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application
form or contact the team below for more information, advice and
guidance:
Learner Services
Doncaster College
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
DN1 2RF
Tel: 0800 358 7575
Email: infocentre@don.ac.uk
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.
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