Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Summary

Hyperion Equestrian Centre is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 3 senior equine apprentice who has a keen passion for horses, the outdoors, and who would like to further their training and education within a supportive environment.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours: The successful candidate can expect that to be working 40 hours per week, spread over 5 days. There is a possibility of reducing this to 30 hours per week, but this will be discussed with the employer. Days and shifts TBA.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
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 (but are not limited to):

Providing essential day-to-day care
Feeding
Grooming
Cleaning equipment
Handling, preparing, exercising the horses
Carrying out routine yard duties

Where you’ll work

HYPERION FARM

CLAPHAM

EXETER

EX6 7YQ

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

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

The successful candidate will undertake 18 months training to complete a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.

All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Sheldrake Training.

Functional Skills maths and English will form part of the apprenticeship if the successful candidate doesn't already hold a level 4 or above for each subject.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Accommodation and livery for candidate's own horse is available if required. Full training will be provided and there will be riding and competing opportunities for the right candidate. If you dont require accommodation then please consider how you will commute to and from work as we are in a rural location not serviced by public transport

About this company

Hyperion Equestrian is a livery, training and competition yard situated in the Devon countryside, just east of Haldon Hills, Exeter. They offer a full selection of livery services alongside a comprehensive breaking and schooling service for horses and ponies. Hyperion combines first class professional facilities with a caring and relaxed atmosphere.

http://www.dwdwhat.com/Hyperion/index.php (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to specialise in areas such as farrier, physiotherapy or equine dentistry are all possible career progressions as is becoming a coach through the BHS scheme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Rob Dawkins

busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk

07446 522972

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263785.

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