Equine Groom Apprentice
Chasemore Farm LLP
COBHAM, KT11 3JT
Closes in 19 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 October 2024
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Summary
Chasemore Farm are looking to recruit an Equine Apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of their busy organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in horses, horse racing and breeding, and will provide you with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills within the equine industry.
- Annual wage
- £14,144 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Your normal hours of work will be agreed with your Line Manager and are likely to be Monday to Friday, 7am to 4.30pm.
If your working day exceeds 6 hours, you will receive a 30-minute unpaid break in the morning and a 60-minute unpaid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Outline: To provide effective care and welfare of horses and maintenance of surrounding areas.
Tasks and Activities:
- Carrying out routine horse husbandry duties including mucking out, feeding and grooming, leading and moving horses within the stud
- Holding horses for farrier and veterinary procedures as required.
- Assisting in the rehabilitation of horses through correct and approved procedures
- Assisting with foaling and yearling sales preparation
- Assisting with the distribution of food and bedding and the disposal of soiled and dirty materials
- Carrying out maintenance of the stud and surroundings as directed, including boxes, yards, paddocks, fences and buildings as required
- Conducting all tasks in accordance with and observing the health and safety policies including the correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment
- Any other reasonable and equitable tasks as directed by the head person as appropriate
Where you’ll work
CHASEMORE FARM
BOOKHAM ROAD
DOWNSIDE
COBHAM
KT11 3JT
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
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Training will be provided both in the workplace and through day-release at Myerscough College where you will work towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard.
The end-point assessment will contain 3 components:
- Knowledge Test (50 multiple choice questions lasting 75 mins). Minimum 70% pass mark to progress to other elements of End Point Assessment
- Practical Observation (Approx. 5 hours). Assessor will observe apprentice carrying out day-to-day role in workplace, asking questions where necessary
- Professional Discussion (lasting 60 - 75 min) Based around portfolio
There will be 2 levels of achievement: Pass & Distinction.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 other subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*)
- English (grade 2-9/E-A*)
- Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*)
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
- Keen interest in horses
- Willingness to learn
- Able to understand instruction
- Enthusiasm
- Able to work within a team
- Professional dedication
Other requirements
Public transport is at least two miles away from the Stud. You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Any previous experience with horses would be helpful. To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience.
About this company
A Thoroughbred breeding establishment with about 40 broodmares, with weanlings and yearlings making up a total of just over 100 horses, on a 340 acre farm.
After this apprenticeship
The Racing Industry in the UK have hundreds of opportunities – continuing in Stud/Stud Management, or working in a Racing Yard, Bloodstock, Racing Welfare etc, horse transportation, Racing, Administration.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Employer Services
employerenquiries@myerscough.ac.uk
01995642255
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279146.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
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