Apprentice Gardener Review
at Clarion Housing Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Environmental Science
London, UK
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Carrying out estate services and garden maintenance on our sites to keep our residents happy and safe, as well as carrying out biodiversity development programmes and composting schemes to support urban wildlife.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy working outdoors and with a competent and knowledgeable team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Mostly developed working with residents, though I had prior gardening experience and so much of the learning modules were already within my knowledge base.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I get enough time to carry out research tasks to complete the progress maps and off the job hours that are required oc me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Clarion provides a day off work per week for the apprentice hours as our study is all online - and will order tools and resources required to carry out practical activities related to the apprenticeship scheme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider produces workbooks and task sheets for us to work through, as well as giving regular feedback and having occasional in-person sessions to work towards our end point assessments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Our qualification encapsulates PA1 and PA6 for the usage of professional, commercial horticultural products on site as well as providing us health and safety experience to protect our residents and colleagues.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are two social activities organised for apprentices per year - one which is corporate-based and one which is more social.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clarion Housing Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support systems are vast and provide a variety of resources, and if you get a good team leader / line manager, your apprenticeship will be well-supported.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clarion Housing Group?
Ensure that the role you apply for has been thoroughly researched and try to apply for roles that you have a genuine, passionate interest in, or at least that it is adjacent to topics or subjects you enjoy.
