Capel
Manor College is set to deliver high quality education and training for the
prestigious Royal Parks Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme in a new 3 year
training programme specifically designed to support horticultural Apprentices.
“Our
Royal Parks are vital components of London’s green infrastructure and they
significantly contribute to making London one of the world’s finest capital
cities and are loved by tourists and Londoner’s alike.
"The
Royal Parks’ Apprentices play an important part in helping maintain and develop
the Royal Parks and Capel is delighted to be working with The Royal Parks to
continue and enhance their success” says Malcolm Goodwin, Capel’s Principal.
“We do not underestimate the importance of
this relationship and know it extends our credentials and expertise for
supporting green space, parks and zoos across the whole of Greater London.”
Apprentices
participating in this Royal Parks Apprenticeship Scheme receive first-hand
training at one of the eight Royal Parks in central and Greater London. They
will also study for qualifications in the horticultural industry at the College
one-day a week receiving tuition and support from their highly knowledgeable
and experienced teaching team and attend specialist master classes with experts
from The Royal Parks and the Royal Parks Guild.
Dennis
Clarke, Head of Park Services, The Royal Parks, said: “We’re pleased to partner
with Capel to train our new apprentices - and potentially the park managers of
the future.
"There
are an estimated 77 million annual visits to the parks, so it’s vital we train
the best new talent to the highest standards to deliver world class
horticulture and to continue to provide unparalleled opportunities for
enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of London.”
