AddressNovaskill operates as a non-profit Group Training Organisation, collaborating with local businesses to provide a diverse array of Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
We welcome individuals ranging from students transitioning out of school to mature individuals seeking to enhance their skills or shift careers!
With a growing presence that spans 7 locations, our footprint extends from the vibrant Northern Rivers to the picturesque Central Coast. We’re here to serve and support communities across these vast regions.
The Opportunity -
Novaskill is currently partnered Descas Landscaping to offer multiple Parks & Gardens Apprenticeships around Shortland and the Upper Hunter, including on-the-job training with ongoing mentoring and support to help you start building your career.
We're looking for those looking to start their apprenticeship!
You'll be completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens whilst gaining experience & developing relationships in the Horticulture Industry.
Learnings –
- Identify plants and understand how best to tend to them
- Implement a plant nutrition program
- Use your keen eye to troubleshoot and report on plant health
- Conduct specialist transplanting, pruning and mowing operations
- Control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Improve soil quality
Outcomes –
- Experience working on Parks and Gardens constructed or rejuvenated in an outdoor space
- The opportunity to visit botanic gardens, parks, campus surroundings or nurseries through excursions to support your learning
- The ability to conduct specialist pruning techniques on a range of vines, hedges and small trees
- The opportunity to become affiliated with the Australian Institute of Horticulture upon graduating
Apprenticeship Suitability Recommendations –
To succeed in this apprenticeship, we recommend you have –
- An interest in the natural environment
- Comfortability working outdoors, in different environments, terrains and in a range of weather conditions
- A reasonable level of fitness to use wheelbarrows, do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periods
- Literacy, numeracy and computer literacy at Year 10 level
About You –
- Demonstrated commitment to completing your study whilst balancing working
- Have time management, attention to detail, planning and organisational skills
- Willing to work hard and complete the job
- White Card is essential
- Manual Drivers Licence & Reliable Transport is desirable
- Experience is advantageous
If you’re interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information - ***********@novaskill.edu.au
Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek.
For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume.
What else is involved?
After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call to complete online testing, interviews and pre-employment medicals.
We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.
Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.
Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.
