Dont miss out, have your say on the trailblazer

[Simon Rotheram]

New Apprenticeships put Employers at the Forefront of Shaping the Future Workforce

 

The forestry, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape industries are set to benefit from new apprenticeships designed to supply companies with new high quality talent.

 

The new pilot standards, known as trailblazers, have been developed as a result of a 2012 Government review which found that there were key areas of the apprenticeship programme where substantial improvements could be made. The Trailblazers Apprenticeship standards will ensure apprenticeships are more rigorous and responsive to the needs of employers, with the aim of producing a fresh supply of talented entrants to all major UK industries.

 

Employers in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape are being urged to take part in a short consultation requesting their views on the proposed new apprenticeship standards. The consultation will run from 5-26 May 2015 (I will put up the link once it is live). The standards, which have been developed by various industry bodies led by Bartlett Tree Experts, outline key competencies, skills and knowledge required for apprentices. In addition to technical content, there will also be a focus on work ethic and requisite behaviours for each role.

 

The employer-led apprenticeships will also serve to address recruitment issues which have often afflicted the sector, as apprenticeships will be available to both school leavers at the start of their careers and older people looking to change careers. Research by Populus, conducted for National Apprenticeship Week, shows that 80 per cent of employers questioned feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover.

 

It is therefore imperative that employers in the forestry, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape industries are able to express their views on the Trailblazers Apprenticeship standards to ensure they are fit for purpose and result in a highly motivated, highly competent workforce.

 

 

Visit the website to find out more: Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Landscape - Lantra Careers.

[David Humphries]

Howdee Simon,

 

Thanks for the link, I hadn't heard of it.

 

We're just about to select a candidate for an apprenticeship on our team.

 

 

Sounds like a worthwhile project to keep an eye on.

 

 

 

 

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[Stephen Blair]

Good work Simon

[Tommy_B]

This looks interesting Simon. Nice one

[Simon Rotheram]

The consultation is now live!

 

http://lantra.co.uk/careers/get-started/trailblazers/arboriculture,-forestry-and-amenity-horticulture

Your input is needed

 

The consultation on all the standards will run from May 5–26 and all employers are urged to read the draft standards before filling in a short survey on the roles applicable to them.

[Simon Rotheram]

The consultation is just over half way through, it ends on 26 May so take a few minutes to give your feedback - its to benefit our industry!