Equine Groom Apprentice (Cheval Court Stud) MRS SALLY BISHOP
An exciting equine groom apprentice opportunity to further your career in the equine industry with the support of an experienced team. Duties include feeding, grooming, cleaning equipment, handling, preparing, exercising the horses and carrying out routine yard duties.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 28 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
To be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
16 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
11 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000115818
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
This is an exciting opportunity to gain excellent skills and knowledge that is required of the modern equine groom. It will provide the successful applicant with valuable experience and a strong foundation to prepare them ready for a career in the industry. Cheval Court Stud has 19 boxes and around 52 acres of grazing with a canter track and nearby gallops. The existing staff have worked for Sally for quite a few years, so we are a bit like a family and everyone supports and helps each other.
A typical day involves:
- We organise the day over a cup of coffee
- Turn out
- Muck out
- Bring in
- We then exercise the horses and groom
- After lunch we finish the exercising
- Tack clean
- Turn out the night horses
- Evening stables are done by 5 pm
- Hay up
Apprentices are a key part of our fun and friendly team and will carry out all yard duties and be given opportunities to experience and develop a wide range of industry skills.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- All training will be provided by the employer at KEITS towards Level 2 Equine Groom Standard
- All training will be provided by the employer and KEITS
- Functional skills that are required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Future full-time employment as a fully trained groom for the right candidate.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MRS SALLY BISHOP
Address
Cheval Court Stud
Chipstead
Coulsdon
CR5 3SD
Training
Training provider
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Contact
Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie
Apprenticeship standard
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 28 Mar 2023