Apprentice Equine Technician

Summary

The successful candidate will support the work of the Equine Centre and curriculum area as a Level 3 Equine Groom apprentices. Duties will include supporting equine husbandry, record keeping, health monitoring, exercise, ensuring horses are cared for to the highest welfare/industry standards, and assisting in the running of activities at the Centre

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Hours

Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. The working week will include some weekend and bank holiday cover, which will be on a rota basis.

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

As a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprentice, you'll play a vital role in our Equine Centre and curriculum area. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards in all tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of both educational and commercial activities at our college's Equine Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the day-to- day activities in the Equine Yard, including all general stable management duties
Assisting with preparing resources for lessons as requested by teaching staff
Providing practical/ technical support for students in the Equine Yard
Maintaining and recording the condition of stock and equipment on the Equine Yard
Assisting the whole Equine Centre team in ensuring all health and safety requirements are being met
Assessing the potential of new horses to the Equine Centre, both ridden and on the ground
Ensuring high standards of animal welfare, including exercise, caring for the sick or injured, and assisting with professional services, e.g., vet and farrier
Maintaining arena surfaces, fencing, grazing fields, muck heap and stables as required
Ensuring equipment in all equine areas is fully functional and reporting any wear or damages to the Equine Centre Manager
Supporting commercial activities in the Equine Centre
Supporting staff with events and activities on and off-site, including Open Days, shows and interview events
Attending college- wide staff development activities and, where necessary, school/ curriculum activities
Keeping up with continued professional development (CPD)
Attending course team meetings/ reviews as and when requested by the course team/ management
Following the college’s Ways of Working: Open and Informative, Respectful and Fair, Creative and Positive, Collaborative, and Inclusive, Consistent and Responsible, Exemplary and Tenacious, and Aspirational and Entrepreneurial
Carrying out other responsibilities that are relevant to the role and under the guidance of the course team/ management

Where you’ll work

Easton College
Bawburgh Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR9 5DX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

As part of this apprenticeship, the successful apprentices will gain the following qualifications:

Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths (if required)
Level 2 Functional Skills English (if required)

The apprentices will be expected to attend college during their scheduled and protected study- time, which will be weekly (3 hours are recommended per week). However, there will be an online lesson once a month for 3 hours. There is no set college day and the apprentices will be based at the Easton campus. This course works on a roll-on roll-off basis, so there is no set start date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade Grade 4/ C)

Other in:

British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 (grade Stage 1 qualification or above)
Health and Safety (grade Pass or Achieved)

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

Team working
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work under pressure
Able to prepare materials
Able to work quickly/ safely
Commitment to safeguarding
Adaptable and flexible
Cheerful and approachable
Commitment to the programme
Commitment to student success
Commitment to development

Other requirements

All necessary PPE and equipment will be provided. While experience with horses is desirable, we are seeking a competent all-round rider capable of handling various horses. Must be committed to safeguarding & be prepared to work in all weathers. Horses are on site for much of the year, so applicants must be able to travel to/from work reliably

About this company

City College Norwich and Easton College is a large FE & HE education provider and employer with three main colleges and an HE centre within Norfolk. Easton College's Equine Centre is a state-of-the-art facility offering a stunning learning environment for students in Equine Studies. It features a 70m x 40m indoor school with a viewing gallery, a 60m x 40m outdoor arena, and a cross-country schooling course. The centre is equipped with heat lamps, a full PA system, internal and external stabling, a solarium, and a Racewood Riding Simulator. As a highly commended British Horse Society approved yard, it hosts a variety of events throughout the year

https://www.easton.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

If an opportunity is available, this could lead to employment as an Equine Technician. The company is looking for someone who is keen to develop and learn.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

City College Norwich

Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603 773365

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315723.

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