1st Year Landscape Construction Apprenticeship

**Interested in pursuing a career in Landscaping with a Landscape Construction Apprenticeship? This is a Skills Shortage Priority List Trade**

1300apprentice has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to commence a **Cert III in Landscape Construction Apprenticeship**.

Our Partner specialises in designing, constructing, and maintaining commercial, residential, and council gardens in the Southern Highlands. The wide scope of work undertaken will ensure you receive well-rounded training across all aspects of Landscape Construction. You will learn your trade from true professionals as you undertake a **Certificate III in Landscape Construction.**

**Some of what you will learn**:

- How to build brick and stone structures
- Lay Paving
- Erect retaining walls
- Plant and soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- Drainage installation
- Plant and soil practices, including implementing plant establishment programs
- Project costing further into the apprenticeship.

**Must have**:

- If you are a current apprentice, a current, up-to-date TAFE Transcript available before your interview
- Driver's licence and own transport
- Experience with using basic hand tools
- White card or willing to obtain one.

**To be successful**:

- Have a passion for this trade and want to be part of a growing business once you've completed your apprenticeship
- Physically fit and not afraid of physically demanding work
- Well presented
- Great work ethic
- Dedicated and wanting to learn
- Follows direction well.

**The Benefits**:

- **Gain a Certificate III in Landscape Construction**:

- Learn from industry-leading tradespeople
- **You may qualify for the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment of up to $5000.00**:

- Earn while you learn
- **You may be eligible for an interest-free apprentice trade support loan of up to $24,400.00**:

- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Dedicated 1300apprentice mentor

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for then **submit your up-to-date resume, with a brief cover letter outlining why this role interests you**

**Please note that applicants MUST have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.**

**About us**:
Working with large and small employers, 1300apprentice connects apprentices and trainees to the right employer. A for-purpose organisation with over 30 years of experience in Vocational Education & Training, our professional, approachable team are here to help you. With an experienced mentor to support and guide you, we aim to see you succeed and confidently grow as a person and professional.

1300apprentice values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow, and achieve your career objectives.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: $450.00 - $790.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Robertson, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Have you received any COVID Vaccinations

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence minimum P (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person