Landscaping Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine practical training in landscaping jobs with study
Employers are looking for apprentices that are passionate and enthusiastic about landscaping
These apprenticeship schemes provide a fantastic opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in the landscaping industry. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, learning all aspects of landscaping, from design to maintenance. Not only will you develop valuable skills, but you will also have the chance to earn while you learn.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in landscaping!
As an apprentice you will:
Level 2 apprenticeship is equivalent to a GCSE and Level 3 to an A Level. Apprenticeships take 1 to 2 years to complete depending on your level.
What do landscapers do?
The world of landscaping is broad and diverse. Anywhere a building has been constructed a landscaper will be involved, designing, creating and caring for green spaces and gardens.
A wealth of careers open to you...
The industry has a broad range of landscaping roles. View over 40 job roles in the landscaping industry to see which ones pique your interest. Then, learn more about the qualifications, skills, and experience needed.
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Landscaping Apprenticeships Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you are still at school and living in England. To start a landscape apprenticeship you will need to be: 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays and not enrolled in full-time education.
How to find an apprenticeship?
Register, search and apply with the National Apprenticeship Service and Jobs.
What will I learn?
If you choose the landscaping route, you will learn how to install various hard-landscape construction features and structures e.g. paths, patios, fences and walls. This will include basic brick laying, paving, and timber decking, setting levels and services identification. Free hand cutting and bench cutting of hard landscape materials during construction using abrasive wheels. Assess and repair hard structures; evaluate hazards and damage and if appropriate carry out repair or report. Examples include broken drainage, rotten timber, cracked paving stone and frost damage brick work. Principles of plant growth and development. Plant growth and development, vegetation control, biosecurity, plant identification, soil science and plant health.
What can I train to be?
You can be employed to 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-landscaping or hard landscaping.
Soft landscaping/horticulture includes propagation, the establishment and maintenance of plants and cultivated areas.
Hard landscaping includes establishment of hard surfaces and structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas.
Will I study anything else?
English & Maths, apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths must achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before 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
What can I study?
Horticulture and Landscape Operative/Supervisor
The Operative is a Level 2 qualification and the Supervisor level 3, typically lasting 18-24 months, choosing to focus on either horticulture or landscaping. It involves planning and maintaining large gardens, parks and other green spaces.