Landscape Technician Apprentice

Introduction

This apprenticeship offers a hands‑on, practical route into the landscape profession, combining paid work with structured learning. You’ll learn from experienced professionals, develop your digital and design capabilities, and contribute directly to the creation of greener, healthier, and more sustainable places.

Liz Lake Associates are a Landscape Design and Planning based practice located in Stansted, Essex. With over 40 years’ experience across London and the Home Counties, East Anglia, Midlands, and the South West, we work with local authorities, landowners, contractors, architects and other organisations. We promote a collaborative working environment where staff can excel and flourish. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Develop plans, drawings and specifications for landscape projects.
• Prepare base plans using AutoCAD.
• Prepare simple planting plans.
• Use Keyscape software to CAD up your plan.
• Despatch drawings with a drawing issue sheet.
• Prepare photographs, including stitching together for visual surveys and assessments.
• Prepare presentation plans.
• Carry out technical research on the internet.
• Administer project‑related information in line with standards and procedures of the practice.
• Liaise with clients and their representatives.
• Attend site visits and design team meetings.

BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture or BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture.

• Essential – GCSE English Grade A to C
• Essential – GCSE Maths Grade A to C
• Desired – GCSE Design and Technology Grade A to C

Course:
Landscape Technician (Level
3)

Level: 3

Route:
Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working week:
Circa Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

30 hours per week with employer (office based) – 7.5 hours online learning with CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Expected duration: 2 years

Training provider: CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE