Level
Level 3
Duration of the course
12 – 24 months depending on previous experience
What qualifications will the apprentice gain?
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Crop Technician
- Additional training is provided in a number of disciplines
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
Study information
- Amenity and decorative horticulture
- Preparing landscape areas for seeding and planting
- Establishing landscape areas
- Maintaining landscaped areas
- Safe use of Horticulture machinery
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
- Apprentices will have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications
How much will this course cost?
Apprenticeships are funded through government and employer contributions. If the apprentice is:
- 16-18 working for a small business (<50) their training will be fully funded*
- 19+ or working for a Medium size business (50+) an employer contribution may be required
- Working for a large business or organisation (Payroll of £3m+) training is funded from employers Digital Apprenticeship Service Account
*small businesses who employ an apprentice between 16-18 may be eligible to receive a financial government incentive
Transport
We offer a high-quality college bus service which collects over 1,400 students every day from across Cheshire and surrounding areas. This makes getting to Reaseheath easy, safe and affordable for all of our students.