Apply for a horticulture apprenticeship at the Eden Project
If you’re searching for a practical horticulture training course, we’re currently on the lookout for apprentices to join us at our world famous gardens in September 2012.
The 12-month course, in association with Cornwall’s Duchy College, give budding gardeners the chance to learn while they earn, and to get under their belt a Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horticulture.
The horticulture apprenticeship offers participants the opportunity to:
get paid while they learn, with a training allowance provided by Eden – thanks to the Finnis Scott Foundation- receive quality advice and support from Eden’s experienced horticultural team as well as one day a week’s formal training with Duchy College
- gain a qualification widely recognised within the industry – a Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horticulture (formerly known as NVQ), considered to be equivalent to five good GCSEs. One of our current apprentices, Katie McBride, has just scooped the coveted Institute of Horticulture Prize.
- learn the craft on the job, with stints in different areas of our gardens, including the outer estate, the outdoor gardens, the Rainforest and Mediterranean Biomes, the nursery and even our temporary displays.
The practical side of the course, based at Eden, will see apprentices doing everything from tending tropical plants such as coffee and bananas to harvesting vegetables in our Global Gardens allotments to getting their hands dirty on our wild outer estate.
How to apply
Visit our careers pages to download an application form, which must be completed and submitted by 6 July 2012.
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Is this open for non Britain citizens – specifically I am asking if a United States citizen would be able to apply for this apprenticeship.
Hi Ashley, I’m afraid it’s open to British citizens only.
What are the apprenticeship criteria? dont want to apply if i dont fit them!
Ellie, the apprenticeship is open to UK citizens aged 16 or over.
this looks extremely appealing as i have already done a landscape and design BTEC in high-school and spent the last two summers working at Farleigh court golf club as a greenskeeper. My only problem would be that i live in london would there be a possibility of getting accommodation or getting help to afford accommodation if i was to be accepted
Daryn, there is a training allowance for this apprenticeship, and many people have moved from other places to take up the position. Hope this helps.
it does thanks
I already have a NC & ND Horticulture qualifications and awaiting my first year Degree in Garden Design. Would the college recognise these qualifications from previous courses and would it effect the level 2 diploma?
Hello!
Oh, I’m so disappointed I’ve only just found your horticulture apprenticeship! I know you said that the application form should be completed and returned by 6th July, but is there any chance you might accept another?!
I look forward to hearing from you.
In haste,
Sam
The interviews were today Sam, so we very much doubt it. But we have passed your details on to the team, who will be in touch with you tomorrow.
Hi,
I was just wondering if this scheme will be running this year?
thanks
Laura
Thanks for your interest in our one year training course (Horticulture Apprenticeship). We tend to start advertising in June (September 2013 start) for the Apprentices, so please keep an eye on our website from May onwards.