Equine Groom Apprentice - Breeding and Eventing
Aston Mullins
BUCKS, HP17 8XG
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 31 January 2024
Contents
Summary
Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 1 February
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
This is a great opportunity for a Level 3 Equine Apprentice to get stuck in with the daily running of the stud, including, but not limited to:
- Mucking out
- Turning out/bringing in
- Tacking up and tack cleaning
- Feeding and filling hay nets
- Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
- Bathing and rug changing
- First aid
- Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Where you’ll work
ASTON MULLINS FARM
FORD
BUCKS
HP17 8XG
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
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- All trianing will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Previous experience working with horses is essential. A reference will be required. Candidates must be hard working and keen to succeed in the equine industry. A good sense of humour is a must! Accommodation is available if required.
About this company
Aston Mullins Stud is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.
After this apprenticeship
- After completion, there may be an opportunity to join the Aston Mullins team as a permenant member of the team
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000223545.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 January
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