The Opportunity -Novaskill is currently partnered with Descas Landscaping to offer multiple Parks & Gardens Apprenticeships, including on-the-job training with ongoing mentoring and support to help you start building your career.We're looking for those looking to start their apprenticeship!You'll be completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens whilst gaining experience & developing relationships in the Horticulture Industry.Learnings -Identify plants and understand how best to tend to themImplement a plant nutrition programUse your keen eye to troubleshoot and report on plant healthConduct specialist transplanting, pruning and mowing operationsControl weeds, plant pests, diseases and disordersImprove soil qualityOutcomes -Experience working on parks and gardens constructed or rejuvenated in an outdoor spaceThe opportunity to visit botanic gardens, parks, campus surroundings or nurseries through excursions to support your learningThe ability to conduct specialist pruning techniques on a range of vines, hedges and small treesThe opportunity to become affiliated with the Australian Institute of Horticulture upon graduatingApprenticeship Suitability Recommendations -To succeed in this apprenticeship, we recommend you have:An interest in the natural environmentComfortability working outdoors, in different environments, terrains and in a range of weather conditionsA reasonable level of fitness to use wheelbarrows, do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periodsLiteracy, numeracy and computer literacy at Year 10 levelAbout You -Demonstrated commitment to completing your study whilst balancing workTime management, attention to detail, planning and organisational skillsWillingness to work hard and complete the jobWhite Card is essentialManual Drivers Licence & Reliable Transport is desirableExperience is advantageousNovaskill is about enriching people's lives and cultivating futures. As a dynamic not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO), we offer a range of Vocational Education and Training pathways to our communities.For over four decades, Novaskill has been a beacon of opportunity, fostering exceptional career pathways for thousands of apprentices and trainees. Our legacy speaks volumes, making us one of Australia's most enduring Registered and Group Training companies.At Novaskill, our core mission is to support communities by enriching lives and driving positive change. We focus on building sustainable economic growth in key growth industries and creating pathways for long-term success among our target demographics.If you're interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information - Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek. For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume. What else is involved?After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals.We'll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages. Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.