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Apprenticeship in Horse Care – Equine Groom Level 2 N Stoker Equestrian Ltd

Day to day horse care including the routine care and condition of the horses, preparing them for competition or riding, health care and treatment, exercising, grooming, trimming, and travelling. You will work towards a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship standard.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    13 months

  • Possible start date

    07 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    20 Jul 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001740503

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties will include all aspects of horse care:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming
  • Plaiting
  • Lungeing
  • Health care
  • Travelling
  • Feeding
  • Grooming at competitions / riding

Joining an SCT Apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends, We do everything we can to help you achieve, but we also expect some things from you, to:-

  • Always try your best
  • Adhere to the Prevent Duty – promote British values: the rule of law, democracy and tolerance and mutual respect for others at all times, and keep yourself safe from extremism
  • Be committed to improving your English and Maths skills and using them at work
  • Complete the SCT Online Learning by the target dates
  • Attend work and all off-the-job training sessions punctually and reliably
  • Be polite, tidy, professional, organised, and cheerful
  • Keep your Skillscheck at work and updated - allow time every week for this
  • Complete work set in your Action Plans by the target dates
  • Follow instructions
  • Work safely, including on the internet
  • Always ask if you are not sure about anything

Please see the website for more information www.stubbingcourttraining.com

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

It would be advantageous to have some previous experience with horses.

Personal qualities

To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you need to be hard working, reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in all weathers and often at weekends.

Desired qualifications

No formal qualifications are required.

Future prospects

Progression to the Advanced Apprenticeship upon completion of this apprenticeship.

Things to consider

You will be working outside and often at weekends.  Working with horses can be physically demanding so a level of fitness is required.

The hours of work will be agreed with the employer and the weekly pay will be in accordance with the hours worked. You may be asked to start early e.g. 7.00am or finish late e.g. 7.00pm and some weekend work being involved, but this will be agreed with the employer

For more information visit: www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

World class training and online learning available for all apprentices.

International level yards in show jumping, eventing and dressage.

SCT works throughout the East Midlands and Yorkshire, with employers in riding schools, livery yards, competition yards up to international level.

Please apply through the Stubbing Court Training Ltd website www.stubbingcourttraining.com

About the employer

Priory Park Farm Livery yard is an ideal place from which to care for your horse or pony and perfect also for those who are looking for assistance with day to day care. The yard suits the needs of horses and riders of all backgrounds whether competing or riding for pleasure. With a relaxed atmosphere yet high standards of care Priory Park Farm provides a safe and welcoming space for all of its liveries.

Employer

N Stoker Equestrian Ltd

Address

Priory Park Farm

Fryston Common Lane

Leeds

LS25 5ER

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Training

Training provider

STUBBING COURT TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Stubbing Court Training Limited

Contact

Kelly Salt 01246 566193

Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy. Please could you now look on the information on our web site, www.stubbingcourttraining.com Please go to the Apply Online section and download the Applicant Agreement and Application Form and email back as soon as possible to SCT. We will telephone you within 5 working days of receipt. Thank you.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2022