The following testimonials detail what our existing clients think about the apprenticeships we offer.

“As an employer we are always looking for ways to train our employees. The apprenticeship programme means that we can effectively combine the classroom with genuine practical experience.
This mix of theory and practical is a great foundation and has produced employees who are well placed to advance in an arboricultural career.”
Steve Biggs
Training Manager, Bartlett Tree Experts

“The apprenticeship scheme provides an all-encompassing thorough education to the apprentice, including areas that we might not ourselves cover on a daily basis. The course encourages discipline and enables the apprentice to gain an understanding of other aspects of the horticultural industry. The feedback to the employer by the college is excellent and enables the employer to be involved in the training, particularly with respect to work-based assessment.”
Liz Ensor
Head Gardener, Shenley Park Trust

“I always thought that hiring an apprentice was very old fashioned and would have preferred to employ the right minded young person and train them up over a few years, but the apprenticeship programmes we have worked with at Capel Manor have been very well planned and put together by professionals for the professional industry.”
Ian Haynes
Glendale Regional Arboricultural Manager – London and the South East.
Glendale Managed Services

“The apprenticeship programme has been a cost effective way of training an employee in their first year, usually the most expensive. At the end of the scheme our apprentice had gained certification in the key areas such as chainsaw use and climbing techniques, which has safeguarded his position within the company and provided a firm base for future learning and employment.”
Steve Venables
Managing Director, Principal Trees

“Capel Manor has played a major role in training our staff through the apprenticeship programme, and there have been many business benefits. In particular we have found that time invested in off and on the job learning has resulted in loyalty and ownership from employees. Other benefits include contributing to our ageing workforce where the average gardener is above 35 years old. We have found that the young people provide an enthusiasm which reawakens the older workforce.”
Lewis Taylor
London Borough of Haringey Parks Service

“The apprenticeship scheme strikes a good balance. The work based training allows us to see the apprentices working in the real environment, they are mentored by an experienced member of the team and at the same time gaining a formal qualification without time pressures. I have found Capel Manor to be willing to listen to what is required for the industry and make positive changes to the content and delivery of the apprenticeship scheme.”
Neil Wilson
Beechwood Tree Care