Tuesday, August 5

Landscaping, Trees and Grounds Maintenance Bootcamp Q&A Session

Join us for a community Q&A session to find out more about Hounslow's Green Skills Bootcamp!

By London Borough of Hounslow & partners

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Information presentation

In the first half, you'll find out about: How the Land Management & Arboriculture bootcamp works; Eligibility requirements; If this course meets your interests in gaining a new job and career; Meet s...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Q&A session

In the second half, the floor is open to anyone to ask questions about the bootcamp.

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Come along to the online Q&A session via MS Teams to find out more about the Landscaping, Trees and Grounds Maintenance Bootcamp!

This bootcamp is a FREE 14-week full-time training course to secure entry level jobs in landscaping, trees and grounds keeping sectors. Candidates will gain industry recognised certificates, take part in local work placements and be offered a guaranteed interview upon completion of the course.

Full-time course: Will run Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm between 1st September and 5th December 2025.

About the Training

The course includes:

Week 1 & 2: Intensive classroom and practical training
Week 3 - 13: Work placements with local employers across three sectors grounds maintenance, landscaping and trees & arboriculture. This will be paired with monthly group check-ins.
Week 14: CV writing, interview skills and meet the employer’s event

The MS Teams joining link to the webinar will be sent a day before the event.

This bootcamp is funded through the Mayor of London’s Skills Bootcamp for Londoners programme.

To express interest in the course, please complete the folllowing form: https://forms.office.com/e/UuTNYJU1ki

Frequently asked questions

What is Landscaping, Trees/Arboriculture and Grounds Maintenance?

Landscaping involves: planting and hard construction e.g. walkways & patios. Trees & Arboriculture involves managing and caring for trees. Grounds maintenance involves: trimming hedges and trees, mowing grass, tree and flower planting. All involve operating equipment and machinery.

What are the eligibility requirements to take part in the training?

Essential criteria: Have the right to work in the UK (https://www.gov.uk/view-right-to-work). You must be aged 19 and over (on 31 August 2025). Unemployed or in receipt of means-tested benefits. Living in the London Borough of Hounslow. Good standard of English, Maths & digital skills.

Do I need any required qualifications?

No qualifications or experience is needed to attend this course however as part of the course induction, you will be screened for: Literacy Entry Level 3, Numeracy Entry Level 2 & Basic Digital Skills

How do I apply to the course?

You can express interest by completing the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/UuTNYJU1ki. A employment advisor will then get in touch with you to check eligibility

Organized by

London Borough of Hounslow & partners