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Falmouth Golf Club are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Horticulture & Landscape Construction Operative apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career with an apprenticeship. Annual wage13,312 a year Training courseHorticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2) HoursApril - October: 6.00am - 2:30pm. November - March: 7.00am - 3:30pm.40 hours a week Tuesday 1 October Duration 1 Year 3 Months 1 Work As an apprentice, youll work at a company and get hands-on experience. Youll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What youll do at work As a part of Falmouth Golf Club you would be expected to help maintain the golf course and the grounds around the clubhouse with the help and guidance of the head greenkeeper and his team of three. You will be trained on how to use the machinery safely and to a good standard. Learn how to use and maintain machinery. Setup the golf course for daily use, rake bunkers, change holes, move tee markers. Pruning and limbing up trees and shrubs. Drainage and irrigation installation. Help in levelling out tees and creating new flower beds You will cover the grounds and front lawn, mowing, pruning shrubs, planting new plants maintaining the golf course. Where youll work SWANPOOL ROAD FALMOUTH CORNWALL TR11 5BQ Training An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation CORNWALL COLLEGE Your training course Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2) Equal to GCSE Course contents Your training plan Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Mandatory Qualifications: PA1 & PA6 First Aid You will need to attend Duchy College Rosewarne in Camborne one day per week, with the rest of your working time spent at Falmouth Golf Club. Requirements GCSE in: Maths (grade 4/C) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Logical Initiative Non judgemental Other requirements You would need to either have your own transport or able to get to the golf club as it is an early start. Depending on location other team members may be able to pick you up. About this company We have a wonderful setting at Falmouth Golf Club, the views and with great working conditions throughout the year. We overlook the Falmouth Bay and looking out to the Roseland and down past Helford. The 18 hole golf course offers a unique experience for both novice players and the most discerning golfers alike. Company benefits There is free golf membership (insurance and golf union fees will need to be paid), discount on food in the clubhouse, a great young team to work with. After this apprenticeship Once qualified at Level 2, you would be fully trained on most aspects of the role, and would be an assistant greenkeeper. The Level 3 could then take you up to a management role after 4/5 years. The contact for this apprenticeship is: CORNWALL COLLEGE Holly 01209 616 452 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274848. Apply now Closes in 16 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm) When you apply, youll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. #J-18808-Ljbffr