Equine apprenticeship
The Stables at Cissbury
WORTHING, BN14 0SR
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 September 2024
Contents
Summary
The Stables at Cissbury is offering a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice groom to join their team.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working 40 hours per week, final shift pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant. Please expect to work at least 1 weekend day.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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
General yard duties will include;
- Mucking out
- Tacking up and tack cleaning
- Bringing in and turning out
- Clipping/pulling/trimming/plaiting
- Bathing
- Schooling
- Exercising horses (including lunging, horse walker, long reining)
- Bandaging
- Rug changing
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
- Paddock maintenance
Where you’ll work
NEPCOTE
FINDON
WORTHING
BN14 0SR
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
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 2 Equine groom apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available. This role will also require working in all weather conditions so any applicant must be willing and able to do this.
About this company
The Stables at Cissbury provides both lessons and hacking within the stunning, South Downs National Park. Located on the Cissbury Estate we have direct access to Cissbury Ring where views stretch from Chanctonbury Ring in the North to the English Channel in the South. We have a full size riding arena and qualified instructors. The beautiful vintage inspired stable yard is home to a number of well schooled horses and ponies. We also provide corporate, team building, retreat days and breaks all set within a traditional atmosphere. Our mission is to provide outstanding equitation services alongside the highest standards of care for both horse and rider. We do this by; Providing well-schooled, fit and healthy horses Maintain a qualified workforce, who are always continuing to better themselves and take further qualifications, along with weekly staff training
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate, there is the possibility to progress on to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
07446 522972
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279263.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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