Crop Technician Apprenticeship

Growing Team

Crop Technician Apprenticeship

Are you interested in working on the difficult areas of the nursery producing, caring for and assembling plants for customer orders?

Do you want to develop new skills?

Have you considered an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships offer a structured path to a rewarding career.

What does the training include?

Safe use and application of Pesticides tests and nationally recognised certificates

Spend time at Pershore College in weekly block releases

Gaining experience in all departments across Wyevale

Visits to industry shows, other nurseries, Malvern Spring Show and other interesting events

A weekly opportunity to see what is happening in all areas of the nursery

Assisting with technical issues e.g.. transition to Peat Free

Lifting stock for plant identification August to December

What qualifications and skills do I need?

GCSE English and Maths (A-D) equivalent of 9-3

Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. This can be completed as part of the apprenticeship

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Physical fitness

Listening skills

Is it right for me?

Minimum age is 16

No maximum age limit

2 year course

The work will involve some heavy lifting of pots

Pay is National Minimum wage

Hours vary on department and seasons

Winter: Mon to Thurs 7.50-4.30, Fri 7.50-3.30

Summer: Mon to Thurs 6.50-3.30 Fri 6.50-2.30