Equine Groom Apprentice
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE20 0HB
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 31 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 December 2024
Contents
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work as an Equine Groom in Middle part Farm, training and assisting in all aspects of equine care.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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40 hours - You will be required to work early morning, late evenings and weekends on occasion.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 8 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
The position will include:
- General yard duties
- Mucking out
- Preparing hay nets
- Care of horses
- Grooming
- Tacking up
- Feeding
- Care of horses after exercise
- Dealing with show horses at events
- Attending events and competitions
Where you’ll work
MIDDLEPART FARM
BELSAY
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE20 0HB
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
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- 40 hours - You will be required to work early morning, late evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 9-1 or A-E)
- Maths (grade Grade 9-1 or A-E)
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
- Team working
- Confident with Horses
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Confident Rider
- Listening Skills
- Some experience with horses
Other requirements
Working outside in all weathers is an expectation of the job The animals require to be looked after all year round. Due to our location, it will be beneficial to have your own transport as we are not on the public transport route.
About this company
Middlepart farm is a small family run yard with 4 horses at present with the possibility of project horses in the summer. The main focus being on eventing and show jumping.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291069.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 31 December at 11:59pm)
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