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Gardener

Location: Devon & Cornwall

Reference: MW-1136939

Summary

The complete Gardener. An excellent all-rounder who has proven practical experience on a broad range of private estates along with excellent horticultural knowledge to support you in achieving what you desire from your outdoor areas. Whether you have an established formal garden in need of expert care and attention, a confident plantsman who can assist elsewhere on the estate or looking to start from scratch, he can adapt to your individual needs and have an instant impact.

 

Such is his passion for all things outdoors he’s passed on his wisdom to the next generation of gardeners through structured apprenticeship schemes and leading adult tutoring sessions. He is a brilliant people person who can work with anyone and you can feel confident you have someone on the estate who is committed to learning new things and will share his advice and experience with you.

 

An “extremely helpful, very tidy and methodical worker” with an “outstanding work ethic”.

Skills

  • Strong horticultural knowledge
  • Garden design
  • Health and Safety
  • Safe use of pesticides
  • Trained to use garden machinery
  • Green keeping
  • Grounds keeping
  • Swimming pool maintenance

Spoken Languages

  • English

Education

Post Graduate Certificate of Education – University of Greenwich, London

HND (Credit) – Landscape & Recreation Provision, and Management.(Amenity Horticulture) – Writtle Agricultural College, Essex

4 A Levels – North Devon College, Devon

8 O Levels – Great Torrington Secondary School, Devon

 

  • City & Guilds Adult Teaching Certificate (730)
  • ATB ‘Safe Use of Pesticides’ (610), ATB ‘Hand-Held Pesticide Applicator-Hydraulic Nozzle’ (614) updated to NPTC (PA1 & 6)
  • NPTC Certificates of Competence Strimmer & Brushcutter, Pedestrian Mower, Ride on Mower & ATV
  • Emergency First Aid & Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • D32/33,  A1 & TAQA Assessor Award  & V1 & TAQA Internal Verifiers Award

 

Professional Memberships

  • Institute of Horticulture (IoH), British and International Golf and Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA).
  • Past Honorary Secretary Devon and Cornwall (BIGGA) Section.

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April 7, 2020

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