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Equine Groom Apprentice P D Q EQUESTRIAN LTD

An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham. The position will include: • General yard duties i.e. Mucking out, turning out/in. • Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e British Dressage, British Show jumping.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, to be arranged

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068001

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The position will include:

  •  General yard duties i.e Mucking out, turning out/in.
  • Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e British Dressage, British Show jumping.
  • Assisting with a variety of clinics with a range of top class visiting instructors.
  • Assisting with vet, farrier, dentists and physio.
  • Preparing horses for competitions.
  • Travelling to competitions.
  • Care of horses after exercise.
  • Customer Care.
  • Working with the public.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This apprenticeship is fully workplace based .

Equine Groom Standard Level 2

Sector subject area
3.00 - Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
Sector subject area Tier 2
3.30 - Animal Care and Veterinary Science

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time employment

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of Equine groom apprenticeship standard

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Trustworthy, Reliable, Ability to ask questions, Be able to follow instructions, Flexible, Enthusiastic, Passionate about horses, Ability to work with all horse, Experience of horses

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 or A*-D or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 or A*-D or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

This can be a physically demanding role. You will be working outside in all weather conditions.

About the employer

Holmside Hall Equestrian is an established BHS approved family business that aims to provide the highest level of customer service to each individual horse and rider. We also stage affiliated competitions for British Dressage and BS as well as unaffiliated competitions most weekends for dressage, show jumping, show X or showing in hand or ridden. We also provide training and education towards BHS qualifications. We are a busy yard with a committed hard working team.

Employer

P D Q EQUESTRIAN LTD

Address

HOLMSIDE HALL

BURNHOPE

DURHAM

DH7 0DT

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

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