You would be one of 6 trainees on the scheme, each working in a prestigious national Garden and moving to another garden each year for three years. The aim is for you, while working as a trainee gardener, to gain craft skill qualifications on formal training courses, and at the conclusion, to find full time employment in horticulture usually at supervisor level. The Gardens concerned pay wages and provide accommodation but additional funding from sponsors finances the skills courses. At the conclusion, a Diploma is awarded, based on reports from the Head Gardeners where you have been trained. During your training you have to submit reports, with the final report being assessed by a sub committee. Although there is no age limit, the tendency is for students in 25 30 age range A formal letter of appointment is issued at the beginning of your training scheme, but contracts of employment are with individual gardens. (Return)

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