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Landscape architects plan, design, create and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
You could get a degree or postgraduate qualification, which is recognised by the Landscape Institute. Relevant degree subjects include:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You'll need:
In this role you could:
With experience, you could move on to a supervisory or management position, become a partner in a private practice, or set up your own practice. You could also take a teaching qualification and become a lecturer in landscape architecture at a university.
Music teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.
Photographic stylists use clothes, props and accessories to dress sets and create the right 'look' and mood for a photo shoot.
French polishers use traditional skills to treat wood and restore furniture and items like staircases, doors and musical instruments.
Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.
Blacksmiths work with different metals to make and repair decorative, industrial and everyday items.
Who are we?We challenge industry stereotypes; we broaden horizons, and we help disconnected people to make informed decisions at the key points in their working life. We believe every person should have the access to the information they really need when taking employment decisions.We look at things a bit differently, helping people understand what really interests them not just what is available in the here and now. As a result, we are proud to say weve helped over 2 million people through this process, but we want to help many more!
Are you excited about learning new skills and kick-starting your career as a Grounds Maintenance Gardner Apprentice? (We call this role Environmental Services Apprentice internally) Are you keen to work towards a qualification whilst also getting first-hand, real-world experience? Well, if the answers yes then we want to hear from you! We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as an Environmental Services Apprentice. Youll get a real chance to develop grounds maintenance experience, along with horticulture knowledge covering topics such as plants, soil science, vegetation, machinery and environmental best practice.
- Clocking in- Liaising with the workshop manager and other members of staff to ensure duties are carried out in order.- Sprayingpainting various components of kitchens, bedrooms, studies, media walls and all other aspects of furniture.- Sandingprepping all components between coats.- Using a wide variety of paints, stains and lacquers.- Keeping check of stock items and informing of items required to order.- General care taking duties.- Clocking out
Are you creative and passionate about crafting engaging content that drives results? Do you enjoy tailoring content to resonate with different clients and audiences? If so, we want to hear from you!A passionate person who is dedicated to support Quantum who is the fasting growing agency in the area to have an outstanding website, social media presence and support the team in the overall engagement of our local clients and clients across England.
- Using powered hand tools you will learn and develop skills building and assembling upholstered furniture. - You will be part of different teams learning the whole process from building timber frames, foaming, upholstery and finishing of a product. - You will work as part of a team learn processes such as deep buttoning, threading buttons, fluting and cutting of fabrics. -You will learn manufacturing processes and develop a knowledge of efficient practices.
- You will develop practical skills of how to operate a CNC machine safely and efficiently. - You will assist the team with placing sheets of MDFChipboard and Plywood onto the machine and ensure the smooth operation of the machine. - You will assist in daily cleaning of the machine and removal of waste to ensure the machine is maintained in line of health and safety practices. - You will ensure there is sufficient levels of stock of each part required for assemble of a product.
- Learn and develop skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling wood and other materials to create bespoke cabinetry. - Assist in the construction of custom-built cabinets, wardrobes, shelves, and other furniture pieces.2. Material Selection and Preparation: - Prepare and process materials for use in cabinetry projects, ensuring accuracy and quality.3. Finishing and Assembly: - Learn techniques for sanding and finishing cabinetry to achieve a high-quality, durable finish.4. Maintain a Safe and Organised Workshop: - Adhere to health and safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. - Keep the workshop clean, organised, and well-maintained, ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly.5. Continuous Learning and Development: - Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance joinery skills and knowledge. - Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in cabinetry and joinery.
1. Cabinet Making and Joinery: - Learn and develop skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling wood and other materials to create bespoke cabinetry. - Assist in the construction of custom-built cabinets, wardrobes, shelves, and other furniture pieces.2. Material Selection and Preparation: - Prepare and process materials for use in cabinetry projects, ensuring accuracy and quality.3. Finishing and Assembly: - Learn techniques for sanding and finishing cabinetry to achieve a high-quality, durable finish.4. Maintain a Safe and Organised Workshop: - Adhere to health and safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. - Keep the workshop clean, organised, and well-maintained, ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly.5. Continuous Learning and Development: - Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance joinery skills and knowledge. - Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in cabinetry and joinery.
- Learning about the kitchen components- Assembling carcases- Fitting frames and hanging doors- Fitting drawers- Using basic hand tools- Reading and understanding CAD drawings- Helping out in the work shop as required- Cleaning duties- Adhering to H&S- Working as part of a team
As an apprentice, the successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and support senior members of the department.The majority of the Apprentice Machinists day will be occupied by learning all aspects of machinery.Main duties and responsibilities will include: - To use our AlphaCam program to convert a 2D drawing to a 3D drawing and adding the required tooling and toolpaths using multiple tools such as a straight flat cutter to apply the relevant profile cutter needed - To do carving profiles for ionic capitals and architectural corbels using small router cutters, like a 45 degree tool, 16mm radius and a 3mm radius for finer detailing which can produce amazingly detailed finishes - Setting cutter depths - Running programs - Safe use of hand tools and machinery within the workshop environment
- Measuring and marking out - Use of various machinery, tools and equipment to manufacture various products or components - Manufacture of components - Cutting timber using machinery - Sanding down and quality checking - Working towards Health & Safety Regulations. - Keeping the work areas clean and tidy.
We are looking for 16 to 24 year olds to support our Midlands Development Programme by joining our Youth Advisory Panel. Help us to shape our museum into an engaging and relevant space for young people by inputting into our Midlands Development Programme, from the planning stages, to delivery and beyond.
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