Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Hyperion Equestrian Centre
EXETER, EX6 7YQ
Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Hyperion Equestrian Centre is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 3 senior equine apprentice who has a keen passion for horses, the outdoors, and who would like to further their training and education within a supportive environment.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect that to be working 40 hours per week, spread over 5 days. There is a possibility of reducing this to 30 hours per week, but this will be discussed with the employer. Days and shifts TBA.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 1 January
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing essential day-to-day care
- Feeding
- Grooming
- Cleaning equipment
- Handling, preparing, exercising the horses
- Carrying out routine yard duties
Where you’ll work
HYPERION FARM
CLAPHAM
EXETER
EX6 7YQ
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
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful candidate will undertake 18 months training to complete a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Sheldrake Training.
Functional Skills maths and English will form part of the apprenticeship if the successful candidate doesn't already hold a level 4 or above for each subject.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade C/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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Accommodation and livery for candidate's own horse is available if required. Full training will be provided and there will be riding and competing opportunities for the right candidate. If you dont require accommodation then please consider how you will commute to and from work as we are in a rural location not serviced by public transport
About this company
Hyperion Equestrian is a livery, training and competition yard situated in the Devon countryside, just east of Haldon Hills, Exeter. They offer a full selection of livery services alongside a comprehensive breaking and schooling service for horses and ponies. Hyperion combines first class professional facilities with a caring and relaxed atmosphere.
http://www.dwdwhat.com/Hyperion/index.php (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity to specialise in areas such as farrier, physiotherapy or equine dentistry are all possible career progressions as is becoming a coach through the BHS scheme.
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 VAC1000288751.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December at 11:59pm)
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