Parks & Gardens Apprentice (Year 1) – Melbourne

1300 Apprentice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Australian Apprentice Training Support

Job summary

1300 Apprentice is recruiting a 1st year Parks & Gardens apprentice in Melbourne, VIC. You will learn to manage and maintain gardens and vegetation while working with experienced tradespeople. The four-year program leads to a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens and paid on-the-job training.

This apprenticeship provides practical outdoor-trades experience and a pathway into the industry, with potential access to the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment where applicable.

Qualifications

• Interest in this trade
• Good level of fitness
• Own licence and transport; White Card (can be obtained during recruitment)

Responsibilities

• Learn pruning of trees, weeds and vegetation.
• Learn mowing and whipper snipping.
• Learn edging and mulching.
• Learn herbicide application.

Skills

Genuine interest in trade

Good fitness

Own licence & transport

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Job description

Parks & Gardens, 1st year apprentice, Melbourne, VIC

Do you love helping to improve your local area and enjoy the outdoors?

Looking for something different to challenge you?

Great learning environment

Join an award winning company with 30 years’ experience

Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment may apply

At 1300apprentice we have a great client looking for apprenticesin Parks & Gardens. They have opportunities in both Melbourne and South East Melbourne areas such as Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne and Clyde.

This is a great opportunity to learn a terrific trade and get paid in the process!Throughout this 4-year apprenticeship you’ll study for a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.

You will learn how to manage and maintain gardens and vegetation, helping to regenerate and improve the local area. You’ll work alongside and learn from experienced tradesmen. Your training will also include work in the following areas:

Pruning of trees, weeds and vegetation

Mowing & whipper snipping

Edging

Herbicide application

Mulching

We are seeking applicants with the following:

A genuine interest in this trade

A good level of fitness

Own licence and transport

White Card (can be obtained during recruitment process)

Please be aware that you will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testif successful.

If you are interested in this role, please submit yourresume.

Suitable candidates only will be contacted for an interview.

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