Equine Groom Apprentice (T S Sports Horses & Training)
T S Sports Horses and Training
HYDE END, HP16 0RP
Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 5 November)
Posted on 4 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Caring for horses including mucking out, tack cleaning, all yard duties and 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
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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To be discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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
- 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.
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 or equivalent 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
- Confident around horses
- Able to follow instruction
- Pride in doing your job well
- Pride in learning
- Good work ethic
- Pride in your appearance.
Other requirements
KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.
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 VAC1000280572.
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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 5 November)
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