Equine groom apprenticeship
GINGERLAND LIVERY LTD
Devon, EX15 1PD
Closes on Thursday 31 October
Posted on 18 July 2024
Contents
Summary
An equine apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding equestrian livery yard based at Cullompton, in the beautiful mid-Devon countryside. The position will include: General yard duties i.e. mucking out, turning out/in, and riding and exercise.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect that to be working 40 hours per week, spread over 7 days on a rota pattern.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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1 Year 1 Month
- Positions available
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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
- Yard and field routines and duties
- Safe working practices
- Horse handling, care and welfare
Where you’ll work
Gingerland Farm
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 1PD
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
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful candidate will undertake 13 months training to complete a Level 2 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 in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
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
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This is a rural location so please consider how you will get to and from work before applying. There is no accommodation available
About this company
Our ethos is to encourage our apprentices to reach their full potential, whatever their goal may be. We are proud to state that all of our apprentices to date have achieved a distinction in their programmes
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity to progress on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom advanced apprenticeship.
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 VAC1000265624.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 October
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