Apprentice Stable hand at Brookhouse farm Riding School near Solihull
Brookhouse Farm Riding School and Equestrian centre
SOLIHULL (B90 1PG)
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 April 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone who is passionate about horses to join the Brookhouse Farm Riding school as an apprentice stable hand to look after the routine day-to-day husbandry and care of our horses. You must have a strong work ethic and be prepared to work in all weather conditions whilst maintaining safe working practices.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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30 hours per week. Hours may include evenings and weekends on a rota.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 7 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- Provide food and water to the horses and monitor the food intake · store and care for foodstuffs · work effectively in a safe and healthy working environment following current/relevant health and safety legislation and workplace policies · clean and maintain animal stables and equipment and provide appropriate resources including species specific enrichment · monitor, record and report the health and welfare of the horses in line with animal welfare legislation and workplace policies · observe and be aware of the behaviour of the horses and take appropriate actions
- Approach/handle/restrain/move/recapture animals as part of routine husbandry appropriate for the species and individual socialise horses and provide appropriate enrichment relevant to their specific needs and provide appropriate care to ensure good health and appearance
Where you’ll work
BROOKHOUSE FARM
TRUEMANS HEATH LANE
SHIRLEY
SOLIHULL
B90 1PG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Your training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Training will be provided by Solihull College and an assessor will be allocated to support you. Coaching in the workplace, on teams as well as scheduled sessions at the Solihull campus and time spent training will be part of the agreed working hours. During your training, you will record your study in a learning journal to capture evidence of your experiences, reflections and achievements to achieve the Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
More training information
Training will take place mainly in the workplace with the support of the employer and workplace assessor but there will be approximately 10 scheduled classroom sessions at Solihull College animal care centre.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English & Mathematics (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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
We may close the vacancy early dependant on the number of applicants received Must have a passion for horses and some relevant experience, or have had, or are currently taking regular riding lessons.
About this company
At Brookhouse Farm Riding School we offer top quality tuition from a highly experienced team of instructors. We offer structured lessons to suit all levels of riding and passionately aim to help all of our clients achieve their riding goals and ambitions. The staff and horses at Brookhouse farm are committed to providing an excellent and friendly service, which will enable our clients to enjoy their riding experience, and increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the horse.
https://www.brookhousefarmridingschool.com/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Further training and development opportunities are available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Elaine Reeves
Elaine.Reeves@solihull.ac.uk
01216787000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312954.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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