The municipal management company provides cityscape maintenance from a single source.

Over 400 hectares of green spaces, 98 playgrounds and football pitches, 80 hectares of water areas and around 50 hectares of woodland are managed by the SRB. In addition, it maintains near-natural areas as part of compensation and replacement measures and maintains outdoor facilities at daycare centers and schools.

The SRB Salzgitter trains gardeners in the field of gardening and landscaping. This apprenticeship program is state-recognized under the Vocational Training Act (BBiG).

Since March 20, 2010, the SRB has been a certified member of the “Initiative for Vocational Training.” Through this membership, the SRB commits to adhering to 12 criteria that guarantee a high standard of training quality.

The 12 Criteria

The foundation of the training commitment made by all participating companies is a sincere resolve: We want to be not just a good training company, but a TOP training company. And to ensure that this standard can be verified, there are 12 criteria that all apprentices can rely on being met:

The Foundation

1. There is a designated contact person for the apprentices at the company.
2. Apprentices are paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The company maintains an hour account.
3. The company provides exemplary equipment, including weatherproof clothing, personal protective equipment, and a trainee toolbox.

The Process

4. The trainer and supervisor set aside time for regular meetings with the apprentices. The training plan is discussed in detail twice a year.
5. The use of feedback forms for apprentices makes it easier to share praise and criticism and to learn from them.

The Team

6. Joint activities are offered for the trainees. Trainee days or field trips promote team building.
7. Trainees also get to know other partner companies during a two-week trainee exchange.

Fostering Independence

8. Apprentices are assigned their own areas of responsibility in the workshop, yard, and outdoor facilities, which they manage independently.
9. A trainee construction site or a special trainee project in the third year of training offers the opportunity to try their hand at working independently.

Promoting Development

10. The company actively supports professional development through additional learning opportunities and hands-on exercises.
11. Regular plant tests enhance the apprentices’ knowledge of plants and contribute to good exam results.
12. The instructors participate annually in continuing education programs offered by the initiative or the VGL.

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