Step Into Grounds And Gardens - Traineeship

Step into Grounds and Gardens Love spending time outdoors?
Interested in a hands-on job with Wigan Council?
Take a look at our 7-week training programme running with Wigan & Leigh College from January April 2025.
Learn gardening and grounds maintenance skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of parks, cemeteries and green spaces.
The training will help you to prepare and apply for a roles with Wigan Council, including; Seasonal Gardener (Roles available from February) Apprenticeship (Roles available from April) The programme includes: Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Health and Safety Level 1 certificate Employment, career planning skills and practice interviews Three days of work experience with Wigan Council with a mixture of college and Wigan Council on-site learning.
Lots of support on next steps, including a guaranteed interview and guidance for applying for real job vacancies at the end of the programme.
Support with English and Maths (if needed) Interested?
Complete our quick online form and someone will be in touch: https://forms.office.com/e/ravzrgsFY2 More information Contact Chris Kennedy ****** or come along to information events at Wigan & Leigh College; Wednesday 8 th January, 4:30 7:30pm, Leigh Adult Learning Centre, Walmesley Rd, Leigh WN7 1XL *ORIGINAL DATE POSTPONED DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS* NEW DATE - Thursday 16 th January, 4:30 7:30pm, Centre for Advanced Technical Studies, Wigan & Leigh College, New Market St, Wigan WN1 1RP