Equine apprenticeship

The Stables at Cissbury

WORTHING, BN14 0SR

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2024

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Summary

The Stables at Cissbury is offering a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice groom to join their team.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working 40 hours per week, final shift pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant. Please expect to work at least 1 weekend day.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year

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

General yard duties will include;

  • Mucking out
  • Tacking up and tack cleaning
  • Bringing in and turning out
  • Clipping/pulling/trimming/plaiting
  • Bathing
  • Schooling
  • Exercising horses (including lunging, horse walker, long reining)
  • Bandaging
  • Rug changing
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
  • Paddock maintenance

Where you’ll work

NEPCOTE

FINDON

WORTHING

BN14 0SR

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

Level 2 Equine groom apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

There is no accommodation available. This role will also require working in all weather conditions so any applicant must be willing and able to do this.

About this company

The Stables at Cissbury provides both lessons and hacking within the stunning, South Downs National Park. Located on the Cissbury Estate we have direct access to Cissbury Ring where views stretch from Chanctonbury Ring in the North to the English Channel in the South. We have a full size riding arena and qualified instructors. The beautiful vintage inspired stable yard is home to a number of well schooled horses and ponies. We also provide corporate, team building, retreat days and breaks all set within a traditional atmosphere. Our mission is to provide outstanding equitation services alongside the highest standards of care for both horse and rider. We do this by; Providing well-schooled, fit and healthy horses Maintain a qualified workforce, who are always continuing to better themselves and take further qualifications, along with weekly staff training

https://www.thestablesatcissbury.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there is the possibility to progress on to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom 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 VAC1000279263.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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