LANDSCAPE - HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR APPRENTICESHIP

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.

Overview of Role:  

Horticulture and Landscape Supervisors can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities, such as grounds maintenance (soft-landscape) or landscape construction (hard-landscape). 

The distinct nature of these two specialisms means very few businesses can offer the full breadth of skills and therefore two options are available for this occupation; horticulture and landscape construction. The employment area will dictate the option pursued. The horticulture option focuses on plant propagation and plant growth. The landscape construction option focuses on the installation of features and structures; application of landscape materials as well as site management. 

A Horticulture / Landscape Supervisor can manage a site with minimum supervision, supervise a team and maintain the health and safety and security of personnel and resources. 

For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil this role, please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/landscapehorticulture-supervisor/ 

Entry Requirements:  

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements. 

Duration:  

The apprenticeship will typically take 36 months to complete. 

If you have an employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice, please provide us with those details so we can contact them.

If you don’t have an employer, all of our current vacancies are available to see and apply for on The College website and on Isle of Wight Jobs. In the meantime, someone from the apprenticeship team will contact you with information on the next steps.

Delivery:  

Apprentices will complete work-based learning and will be paid a wage, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. In-house training will be provided by the employer with an Assessor visiting and supporting in the work place. Further training will be provided at the Isle of Wight College, depending on the needs of the learner and the employer. This method of delivery allows for a flexible approach which is tailored to each apprenticeship.  

Qualification:  

The following qualifications will be required prior to taking the end point assessment 

• Emergency first aid: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work. 
• Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides 

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment. 

Due to industry regulations and to comply with legislation / industry standards, individuals who wish to work in some sectors of the industry, (such as commercial landscaping) may have to complete additional certificates of training, statutory licences and health and safety approved competency cards in order to be permitted on to a worksite. 

Assessment:  

The apprenticeship will end with an End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours each apprentice has developed. Employers will decide when the apprentice is ready to be assessed. 

The End Point Assessment consists of:  

• A synoptic practical assessment containing a range of practical activities 
• Professional discussion  
• Online knowledge assessment meeting the knowledge requirements of the standard 
• Supervisory studies project  

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.