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Intermediate Horticulture Apprenticeship Scheme

Location: Wolverhampton

Sector: Agriculture/ Horticulture

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Boningale Intermediate Apprenticeship Scheme (2yrs)

Job Summary and Benefits

An apprentice employed at Boningale Ltd will gain experience across all departments from propagation to sales. They will develop a range of plant skills on site underpinned with knowledge gained from attending day release at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston.

Individual Attributes Required

Past experience is not necessary but a positive attitude to work is essential. We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to learn about horticulture and to develop skills and work practises that will eventually make them an asset to the company.

Applicants must have a co-operative and flexible disposition, work equally well with others or on their own. They should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for their own actions.

A nursery working environment is not always pleasant; individuals must be prepared to work both outside and in tunnels/glasshouses in all weathers.

Ideally GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, although functional skills training will be given at Rodbaston if needed.

Intended Outcomes

NVQ level 2 in Production Horticulture, achieved through day release at Rodbaston College and on site practical experience. Other external training as required.

Possible continuation to Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Apprentices will be encouraged to develop within a particular area of the company, with the aim being that they be offered full-time employment upon completion of their apprenticeship.

Further progression within the company is desirable for the right candidate.

Rodbaston College

Apprentices will attend Rodbaston College, where they will study alongside a range of students of different ages and horticultural backgrounds.

A specific college tutor will become the assessor and will visit apprentices at work helping gain evidence to complete NVQ units.

The college operates a minibus service from various locations to the college and back again.

On Site Work Experience – Propagation to Sales

Apprentices will gain a broad understanding of the whole nursery process, starting with plant propagation, through containerisation, nursery maintenance, despatch and sales.

Key skills will be highlighted in each area and will provide the backbone of the training.

On the job coaching will help individuals develop within the team and to achieve commercial standards in all areas, whilst working safely and efficiently.

Hours and Pay

39 hours a week – Start time is 8am, finish time is site specific depending on lunch breaks.

Pay will be based on the national minimum wage for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Overtime as required will be paid at 1.5 x normal pay.

Wages are paid monthly directly into staff bank accounts.

Holiday entitlement is 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays.

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