Advanced Level Apprenticeship (ALA) in Horticulture
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Description
To be a horticulture apprentice you have to be of a minimum age of 16, subject to funding and statutory variations. You must be committed and have a keen interest in horticulture. You will need to prove that you have the determination and motivation to succeed.
The advanced level apprenticeship is suitable for the following job roles:
- Horticultural technician
- Deputy head greenkeeper or groundsman
- Garden designer or senior designer
- Parks officer.
The advanced level apprenticeship covers a full range of horticultural areas including:
- Parks
- Gardens and greenspace
- Sports turf
- Production horticulture
End Qualification:
- Diploma in Work Based Horticulture Level 3
- Personal Learning and Th…
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To be a horticulture apprentice you have to be of a minimum age of 16, subject to funding and statutory variations. You must be committed and have a keen interest in horticulture. You will need to prove that you have the determination and motivation to succeed.
The advanced level apprenticeship is
suitable for the following job roles:
- Horticultural technician
- Deputy head greenkeeper or groundsman
- Garden designer or senior designer
- Parks officer.
The advanced level apprenticeship covers a full range of
horticultural areas including:
- Parks
- Gardens and greenspace
- Sports turf
- Production horticulture
End Qualification:
- Diploma in Work Based Horticulture Level
3
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PTLS)
- Functional skills in English and maths at level 2
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Entry Requirements:
Interview required
You will be assessed for your potential to
achieve the apprenticeship. The assessment will depend upon the
level and range of activities you will be undertaking in the
workplace.
You may need to undergo an initial assessment of your English and
maths skills in which you are required to be working at or towards
level 2.
At the start of your apprenticeship you will need to be employed by
a suitable and appropriate employer for at least 16 hours a week.
You also need to have been a resident in the EU for at least 3
years.
Commitment and motivation are necessary to complete the course.
Assessment:
Portfolio and work based assessments and underpinning knowledge exams. Functional Skills attendance to college required on a weekly basis for approximately 8 weeks (various start dates and nearest campus).
Progression from this course:
Progression to a HNC or similar.
Locations:
Cambridge Campus (Milton) - CB24 6DB, Workplace - n/a
Duration:
2 Years
Start times:
Various dates throughout the year.
How to Apply:
Please apply online using the apprenticeship application form
Course Costs:
There are currently no fees payable by young people on Apprenticeship programmes. Fees may be payable by the employer where the candidate is 19 or older. Details available on request.
Additional Information:
Call the apprenticeships team on 01553 815280 or e-mail apprenticeships@col-westanglia.ac.uk
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