Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship

Royal Horticultural Society; Elm Corner; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gardening charity is seeking applicants for a Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship at RHS Garden Wisley. This role involves hands-on training in arboriculture and caring for woody plants, alongside studying for a qualification. Ideal candidates are curious about trees and willing to learn practical skills in a supportive environment. Applicants should not have prior qualifications in related fields and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a career in arboriculture.

Benefits

Experience working in a thriving charity

Hands-on training

Qualifications

• Must not hold a Level 2 qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related fields.
• Residency in the UK for the last three years required.
• Willingness to learn about arboriculture and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Arboriculture team.
• Learn to cultivate and care for woody plant collections.
• Acquire practical skills through hands-on experience in the garden.

Skills

Chainsaw operations

Tree climbing

Machinery use

Safety practices

Education

Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level)

Job description

• Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level)
• Work as a member of the Arboriculture team. For more details on the range of garden areas you would work in visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/garden-highlights
• Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our woody plant collections all year round. Including chainsaw operations, tree climbing (working from heights), climbing with a chainsaw, tree felling and working with a range of different machinery.
• Work safely and garden sustainably
• These experiences and the skills you learn will equip you for professional life in the industry and start your career in arboriculture. Benefits of Working for the RHS: To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening - and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet., Due to government funding rules, to be eligible for the apprenticeship
  Are you interested in learning about trees, arboriculture and arboretums, but new to the industry? Do you want to learn how to care for trees and their safety through tree surgery? Get the practical skills you need to start your career in arboriculture with our apprenticeship. The Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship programme at RHS Garden Wisley will support you to learn and develop your knowledge and skills by working alongside our knowledgeable, skilled and experienced staff in the workplace. Alongside the training in the garden, you will also attend college to study for the Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship qualification. During your time at college, you will develop your understanding of Arboriculture, complete mandatory qualifications and embed the practical learning. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will achieve the Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.,
• Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or other closely related industries or have more than 12 months of practical experience in the industry.
• UK nationals, citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or with Pre-Settled Status through the EU Settlement Scheme and those with the right to abode must have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.