Horticultural apprentice Review
at Historic Royal Palaces
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Hillsborough, County Down
Review Submitted: January 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Horticultural jobs like weeding, planting, clearing grounds
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt alot of skills to do with horticultural practice
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Communication within the team considering daily duties could be better but in general very good structure
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very good support and company to work for
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Very good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes with apprentices but as we are not in London difficult to join
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Historic Royal Palaces to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Absolutely. I have had many jobs and HRP has been so supportive and encouraging to me, and it is a great place to work and charity to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Historic Royal Palaces?
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
