Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Building and managing parks, greenspaces and other areas.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Standard ref

ST0225

Role overview

The Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship at Level 2 gives you the practical skills to plant, maintain, and construct outdoor green spaces - from gardens and parks to roadside landscapes and commercial grounds. You will use hand tools and machinery to plant up schemes, lay hard landscaping, and carry out routine grounds maintenance tasks. It is an ideal entry point into a rewarding outdoor career with landscape contractors, local authorities, and garden centres.