Forestry and Land Scotland Apprenticeship

Forestry and Land Scotland Apprenticeship Opportunity

Main Duties

• Undertake general land maintenance tasks using a range of tools and duties will vary depending on work location.
• Contributing towards the establishment and maintenance of new and existing forestry through planting trees, crop protection, mechanical clearing and undertaking stocking density assessments.
• Undertake stewardship duties such as scrub clearance, path repairs, boundary and fencing surveys, repairs and construction, litter picking, road control, painting and installing furniture in our visitor attractions.
• Conducting forest surveys; including vegetation, wildlife, and environmental surveys.
• Undertaking other operations as detailed in our conservation, archaeological and recreation management plans.
• Assisting in the protection of the forest and land including waste disposal activities and fly tipping clear up.
• Learning and undertaking Health and Safety tasks relevant to your work, including wearing and utilising Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and taking a positive approach to the H&S of yourself and others.
• Gathering and uploading evidence of your workplace activities to your online portfolio to support your SVQ.
• Completing work set by the Learning Provider in a timely manner.

Experience

This will be assessed in your supporting statement and CV

• Demonstrable need for the apprenticeship programme
• An understanding of what it means to be an apprentice, including the motivation to learn and grow within a working environment.
• Interest in working outdoors and carrying out hands‑on, practical tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with others

• Experience working or volunteering in the outdoors
• Experience of working or volunteering in a manual/practical working role

Technical

This will be assessed using your CV

• A minimum of 2 Scottish National 4’s (Grade A‑C) or equivalent which include English and Maths
• A Full UK Manual Driving Licence, or suitable alternative – see Driving licence clause (below)

Demonstrable Need

This will be assessed using your CV

We define demonstrable need as someone who needs development of their skills in one or more of these areas:

• Forestry knowledge
• Practical skills
• Employability and professional skills