Equine Groom Apprentice (T S Sport Horses & Training)

T S Sports Horses and Training

HYDE END, HP16 0RP

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 28 January)

Posted on 10 December 2024


Summary

Caring for horses including mucking out, tack cleaning – all yard duties. Riding under instruction if confident to do so. You will receive a thorough grounding of all horse related training ready to go out and confidently work in the equine industry.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Sun, Mon Off, Tues and Sat Full Day, Weds, Thurs and Fri 1/2 days, Shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year 4 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

A fantastic opportunity to learn the skill required to start a career in the equine industry.

Duties will include but not limited to;

  • muck out
  • prepare feeds,
  • sweep the yard
  • tidy the muck heap
  • clean tack
  • groom horses and wash tails etc.

All of these tasks will be under instruction until you are competent to work alone.  There will be opportunities to ride if you are confident to do so.  You will receive thorough training on all aspects of equestrian yard work.  You should wear suitable clothing and PPE must be adhered to.

There will also be opportunities to complete BHS exams alongside other students.

 

Where you’ll work

STABLE COTTAGE

REDDINGS FARM

LITTLE HUNDRIDGE LANE

HYDE END

HP16 0RP

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

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards and
    gain a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
  • Training towards BHS Stage Exams and Ride Safe.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade C or 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Previous Equine Experience

Other requirements

KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise. Livery available for the right candidate. To Apply click Apply for this Role and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here

About this company

Tessa Spencer is an accredited Trainer and BHS Senior Coach, having trained many for the equestrian industry for the past 30 + years. We are a small competition livery yard with foaling facilities. We have quality horses and some youngsters which we train ready for competition. Currently we have one resident stallion.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of full time work at the end of training or assistance in finding a good position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie

recruit@keits.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275665.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 28 January)

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