Apprenticeship in Horse Care – Equine Groom Level 2

KAREN BASSETT

WORKSOP, S80 3ND

Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December)

Posted on 4 December 2024


Summary

Day to day horse care including the routine care and condition of the horses, preparing them for competition or riding, health care and treatment, exercising, grooming, trimming and travelling.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
30 hours per week to be arranged with the employer.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 7 January

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include all aspects of horse care e.g.

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming
  • Plaiting
  • Lunging
  • Health care
  • Travelling
  • Feeding
  • Grooming at competitions / riding

Joining an SCT Apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends, We do everything we can to help you achieve, but we also expect some things from you, to:-

  • Always try your best
  • Adhere to the Prevent Duty – promote British values: the rule of law, democracy and tolerance and mutual respect for others at all times, and keep yourself safe from extremism
  • Be committed to improving your English and Maths skills and using them at work
  • Complete the SCT Online Learning by the target dates
  • Attend work and all off-the-job training sessions punctually and reliably
  • Be polite, tidy, professional, organised and cheerful
  • Keep your Skillscheck at work and updated - allow time every week for this
  • Complete work set in your Action Plans by the target dates
  • Follow instructions
  • Work safely, including on the internet
  • Always ask if you are not sure about anything

Please see the website for more information: www.stubbingcourttraining.com

Where you’ll work

HUNCIECROFT FARM

HUNCIECROFT

HOLBECK

WORKSOP

S80 3ND

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

STUBBING COURT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Equine Groom Qualification - Level 2
  • Vast majority of training will take place at the yard.  In addition, this will include masterclass sessions, seminars, SCT Online Learning Programme. You will also be visited by a SCT Coach at least once a month.
  • Functional Skills if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths & English (grade 1-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Our Horse Drawn Hearse business, established in 2003, specialises in traditional horse drawn funerals for hire to funeral directors and private individuals. We usually use a pair of horses to pull the hearses, but specialise in teams of 4 or 6 horses. We try to meet whatever special requirements our clients.

After this apprenticeship

Progression from Level 2 to Level 3.

The qualifications and experience gained upon successful completion of this apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STUBBING COURT TRAINING LIMITED

Kelly Salt

info@stubbingcourttraining.com

01246 566193

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000228262.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Please complete the application form and applicant agreement form that are located within the apply online section and send to info@stubbingcourttraining.com along with either a copy of your passport, driving licence or birth certificate.