Equine Groom Apprenticeship
KINGWOOD THOROUGHBREDS LTD
HUNGERFORD, RG17 7RS
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2024
Contents
Summary
Kingwood Thoroughbred are a rapidly growing yard looking to grow our team. We are looking for a Racing Groom rider apprentice. We are a pre-training yard that specialises in racing pre-training and rehabilitation with some breeding on-site. You will need to have previous experience in all aspects of horse care plus be a confident jockey.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts to be discussed with the successful applicant. May work evenings and weekends.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 10 November
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
As part of the equine groom role, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Grooming
- Mucking out
- Tacking up
- Turning out and bringing in
- Feeding
- We have a preference for a competent rider. For the right candidate, we are looking to offer riding opportunities. On site we have salt spas, hydro pools, sand canter track, and on-site Gallops
- We have over a hundred stables - so will be plenty to keep you busy! At the end of the day - you can relax in our top of the range on-site accommodation if you wish to live on-site
Where you’ll work
KINGWOOD HOUSE
LAMBOURN WOODLANDS
HUNGERFORD
RG17 7RS
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
Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard:
- You will also complete level 1 or 2 English and/or maths functional skills if required
- All training to be completed on site with the employer and your dedicated trainer coach from Haddon Training, this will be done one day a week as part of your off the job training
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Happy to work outdoors
Other requirements
This role will require lots of outdoor working in all weather conditions. Accommodation can be provided for over 18's.
About this company
Kingwood Thoroughbred Ltd are a rapidly growing yard, we are looking to grow our team. We are a pre-training yard, specialising in racing pre-training, rehabilitation with some breeding on site.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship or permanent position on offer when training is complete
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269195.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
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