Equine Groom Intermediate Apprenticeship

Hyperion Equestrian Centre

EXETER, EX6 7YQ

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 5 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2024

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Summary

Hyperion Equestrian Centre is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 2 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
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 10 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

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:

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

The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Work well as part of a team
  • Have a love of horses whatever the weather
  • Be a friendly person

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

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • The successful candidate will undertake 15 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 Haddon 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:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • 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.

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

  • Possible opportunities to enrol onto the Advanced Equine Groom Apprenticeship and further qualifications which can lead to job opportunities in competition yards, along with BHS training towards exams

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269187.

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Closes in 16 days (Saturday 5 October at 11:59pm)

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