Horticulture & Environmental Conservation
Horticulture & Environmental Conservation
About Apprenticeships
Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
If you like being outside and working practically then this industry might be the perfect fit, you will work outside all year round to keep outdoor spaces looking their best and develop new techniques to grow yourself and the industry
Apprentices will be assessed in the workplace by our industry served assessing teams and have access to college support.
Learners completing these qualifications need to be physically able to meet the demands of working outside, be able to adapt and work as part of a team.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer horticulture & environmental conservation apprenticeship training at Level 2, 3 & 4.
Level 2 Horticulture
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 18 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Environmental Conservation
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Horticulture
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based
Location – Work based
Level 3 Environmental Conservation
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 18 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based
Location – Work based
Level 4 Horticulture
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 30 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based
Location – Work based
Alex Evans
Studied – Level 2 Horticulture
Currently – Working at Maesdu Golf Club
“I started this qualification to progress and gain more knowledge in my work. I gained more knowledge of certain diseases and pests and how to control them in a safe manner while learning a variety of things about workplace health and safety.
“It’s definitely benefited me more in my career by having a bit more knowledge when it comes to certain jobs/tasks. You pick up loads of other things which you would never have found out without doing the work through college.”
Michelle Evans
Studied – Level 3 Horticulture Apprenticeship
Currently – Service Delivery Manager at Outco
“I have really enjoyed working through this course, I feel I have gained more knowledge in the areas covered and when needed my course tutor was always very helpful and knowledgeable in all areas.”
Lee Jones
Studied – Level 2 & 3 Horticulture Apprenticeship
Currently – Assistant greenkeeper at Conwy Golf Club
“I have been enrolled with Coleg Cambria for 2 years now on a Level 3 work based award in horticulture, I have to say it has been a really good journey and very helpful in my daily work.
“The support I have received from my tutor has been unbelievable and something I will always be very grateful for her time, effort and expertise.”
Dylan Evans
Studied – Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship
Currently – Ruthin Pwllglas Golf Course
“I have enjoyed the 2 years of studying the level 2 and level 3 qualifications and I do feel that they have been a benefit to me in work and day to day life. I feel I have grown in confidence and my learning has significantly improved.
“Maria has been a fantastic work based practitioner and very helpful, giving me the time to get used to the IT side of the course as well as encouraging me to look at things in the best way.”
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Case Studies
Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”
Jane Moore
Alice Stansford
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Employers We Work With
