Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Francis Avizius

Esher,Surrey

Summary

A dedicated horticulturist with a solid knowledge base and plant identification skills. Proficient in using most outdoor tools and garden machinery, demonstrating comfort in all climates throughout the year. Known for punctuality, team coordination, and a keen desire to learn and develop knowledge. Passionate about horticulture with a career goal to further expertise in the field and support fellow workers in the field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Garden maintenance trainee

Wonder Gardens Ltd
Guildford, Surrey
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining garden aesthetics through regular weeding and pruning of plants.
  • Learned to operate basic gardening tools and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Supported senior team members in planting seasonal flowers and shrubs to enhance landscape appeal.
  • Observed and followed proper horticultural techniques to promote healthy plant growth and development.
  • Participated in garden clean-up activities to maintain tidy and welcoming outdoor spaces.
  • Gained experience in identifying common pests and diseases affecting plants and reported findings.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks and ensure smooth operations.
  • Managed tool shed inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment.

Volunteer Worker

Elmbridge Borough Council
Oxshott, SRY
11.2022 - 05.2023

Helped Forestry workers with scrub clearance and native heath land management.

Worked in Sub-zero conditions

Education

SVQ Level 2 - Horticulture and Landscape operative Apprenticeship

Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey
09.2023 - 07.2025

NVQ Level 2 - RHS Principles of plant growth and development

Merrist Wood College
Guildford
09.2024 - 07.2025

NVQ Level 1 - Design Introduction course

Capel Manor
London
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Proficiency in using most outdoor tools and Garden machinery
  • Comfortable in all climates of the year
  • Punctual
  • Keen to learn and develop knowledge
  • Passion for Horticulture
  • Solid Knowledge base and plant identification skills
  • Team coordination

Certification

-Pa1 and Pa6 spraying licenses

-Certified First Aider with St Johns Ambulance

-Passed Horticultural apprenticeship with a Distinction


Timeline

NVQ Level 1 - Design Introduction course

Capel Manor
09.2025 -

NVQ Level 2 - RHS Principles of plant growth and development

Merrist Wood College
09.2024 - 07.2025

SVQ Level 2 - Horticulture and Landscape operative Apprenticeship

Merrist Wood College
09.2023 - 07.2025

Garden maintenance trainee

Wonder Gardens Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer Worker

Elmbridge Borough Council
11.2022 - 05.2023
Francis Avizius