Equine Groom Apprentice (Toad Hall Equestrian Centre Ltd)

TOAD HALL EQUESTRIAN LTD

Uckfield, TN22 3QT

Closes in 30 days (Tuesday 21 January)

Posted on 10 December 2024


Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team learning all the skills you require for a full career in the equine industry.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 27 January

Duration

1 year 4 months

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

We are looking for a new apprentice for this exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team learning all the skills you require for a full career in the equine industry. This can be either a riding or non riding position.

Duties to include, but not limited to;

  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding, watering and haying
  • Grooming
  • Clipping and trimming
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
  • Bandaging
  • Tacking up
  • Lunging/ long reining

Where you’ll work

Toad Hall Equestrian Centre

Uckfield

TN22 3QT

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 a Level 2 or 3 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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and maths (grade Grade C/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

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Previous Equine Experience

Other requirements

Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard 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

About this company

Toad Hall was newly built and founded in 2021, and is a truly magnificent equine facility. We comprise a 25 box livery yard and Therapy Centre made up of FMBs therapy systems water treadmill, cold water salt spa, and Sea Climate system. All set in extensive land, in the heart of the peaceful Sussex countryside. The facilities here are all top class, and with its huge potential we have put a brilliant team in place to run each aspect of this business effectively. This has taken time, and is an ever evolving journey. The current team combine a range of skills and experience, each working and specialising in a different area's of Toad Hall whilst also working in close collaboration as a team to deliver excellent equine care.

After this apprenticeship

  • The opportunity for employment or to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship should the position be available for a suitable candidate

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 VAC1000291373.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Tuesday 21 January)

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