The 21-year-old has been described as "an exceptional apprentice" by her work-based tutor Mark Goucher.
She began the apprenticeship in the autumn of 2014, and works as part of a team covering the maintenance of trees across the Liverpool area. Amy is working towards an Apprenticeship in Arboriculture – Trees and Timber, receiving training in the workplace and on college technical days.
She said: "It’s funny sometimes seeing the reaction of the public who really don’t expect to see a young female high up in a tree with a chainsaw. I love my job and am looking forward to a long career within the industry.
"I would recommend apprenticeships to other young people as a fantastic way to start a new career. You earn a wage and continue with your studies. For me it’s a perfect combination."
"What I love about my role is that it combines practical, physical activity with knowledge I have studied at college. There is a load to learn and everyday is different. I work as part of a team and with the dangerous nature of our work we have to look out for each other at all times."
Amy is one of only a handful of female arb apprentices and explains her reasons for the career choice and why the apprenticeship is perfect for her.
"Following school I studied arboriculture at Myerscough College. I have always had an interest in the outdoors and green spaces and it seemed like a really interesting subject area. I attended a careers fair in Liverpool and spoke to Amey about a possible apprenticeship opportunity.
"What I love about my role is that it combines practical, physical activity with knowledge I have studied at college. There is a load to learn and everyday is different. I work as part of a team and with the dangerous nature of our work we have to look out for each other at all times."
Goucher said of Amy’s progress: "Amy is an exceptional apprentice. Her hard work and dedication are something for others to take note, as I have no doubt she will go far within the industry."
