Equine Groom Apprenticeship ( Level 2 ) Hill Top Equestrian

Downgate Farm is a small private livery yard in East Sussex. They are looking for a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice to train and work alongside very experienced grooms and staff in a friendly environment.

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

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Closing date: 23 Apr 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

    30 - 40 hours, 5 days per week. Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000119989

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Downgate Farm is a friendly, family run-yard near Heathfield, East Sussex where each horse is guaranteed to receive personalised care and attention from knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Our facilities firstly include a five-horse walker, lunge pen, post and rail paddocks for grazing, 25 x 60m outdoor school, full set of show jumps and extensive off-road hacking with an all-weather gallop within hacking distance plus a lunge pen and lastly a solarium wash bay. Therapy treatments and rehabilitation equipment also available. Onsite is a UKCC Level 3 and BE accredited trainer to help and coach and access to the best vets and farriers in the country.

The apprentice will be joining a very experienced, friendly and dedicated team.
Usual yard duties to include:

  • Mucking out
  • Feeding and watering horses
  • Changing rugs
  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Giving the best care available to ensure the horses well being
  • Keeping the yard, paddocks and arena tidy and clean

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

The Equine Groom, Level 2 standard to be supported by Haddon Training, along with maths and English functional skills if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity to progress onto L3 apprenticeship after completion of L2.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

No accommodation on site.

About the employer

Downgate Farm is a friendly, family run-yard near Heathfield, East Sussex where each horse is guaranteed to receive personalised care and attention from knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Employer

Hill Top Equestrian

Address

Three Cups

Nr Heathfield

East Sussex

TN21 9DP

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Training

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Apr 2023