Equine riding groom apprentice TAPNER EVENTING TEAM

An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based just outside of Swindon. The position will include: General yard duties i.e. mucking out, turning out/in, riding and exercise and assisting with a variety of competitions. Would suit an aspiring competition rider.

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Closing date: 31 May 2023

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 hour week on a rota pattern. Will include working weekends for competitions. Exact shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000116350

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include all aspects of horse care e.g.

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming and clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Lunging training
  • Riding and exercise of competiton horses
  • Health care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with running of events
  • Assisting with customer care and experience
  • Functional skills if required

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

This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship of which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship. It would suit someone with their own horse to compete to run along side and as part of the team.

Enrolling on to an 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.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The opportunity to progress on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom advanced apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

If you have your own horse we have the facility for you to bring your horse with you

About the employer

The Tapners have competed and worked with horses producing them from breaking in to world championships. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, competitive person to work along side them gaining experience in all aspects of competition training and with a great fun team. We also run competitions so some involvement with that may be required.

Employer

TAPNER EVENTING TEAM

Address

Wickstead Farm

Eastrop, Highworth

Swindon

SN6 7PP

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Training

Training provider

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Rob Dawkins

busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

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