apprentice gardener Review
at Clarion Housing Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Environmental Science
London
Review Submitted: January 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
I'm an apprentice gardener and my role is to do ground maintenance of different estates across west London. This includes weeding, lawn care like mowing and pruning.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy this programme as it allows me to develop my skills and knowledge through practical learning and also allows me the time to study learning the theory of horticulture.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I've never used a petrol lawn mower and many of the other tools like an electric strimmer before and I've been able to learn how to use these new tool safely learning when and how to use them.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
For the most part the programme its organised and structured but I think its too early for me to know how organised the programme is as I've only just started but so far the programme is very structured I know what things I need to do and I'm told ahead of time when i need to attend anything like meetings or events.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support for my employers. I have meetings with my manager, mentors and assessor every month and we discuss my progress and how the apprenticeship is going and if there are things i need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we have monthly meeting to discuss my progress and how I'm finding the learning sessions and if I'm getting my allocated time for studying which i am.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
really well as one of the tasks given to use is to memorise Latin names of plants so I've been able to apply my knowledge of this to my job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we have some volunteer days where we recently volunteered on a farm this was really fun and allowed me to meet new people there was also this event called the apprenticeship unwrapped were i meet a lot of other apprentices that were in the same position as me so it was really nice finding out how they are liking their apprenticeship.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clarion Housing Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clarion has allowed me the opportunity to develop my skills and a learn a lot of new skills whether that's through practical work or through the training provider where i get to have the academic side of horticulture I value both the practical and theory as it allows me to apply my knowledge confidently.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clarion Housing Group?
I would say if you are passionate, motivated and positive you will thrive!
