Level 2 Equine apprentice FOXCOTE HOUSE RIDING SCHOOL LIMITED
Foxcote House Riding School is a riding school and pony club centre offering a paid level 2 position. We offer a high level of training in horse care and riding with a range of ability horses and ponies with lovely temperaments. The candidate will be assisting with the day to day running of the yard, helping with lessons, pony days and camps.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,609.60
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Working week
35 Hour week on a rota pattern. Will include one day a weekend. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jul 2023
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Date posted
31 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000125116
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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
- 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. There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview.
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
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
FOXCOTE HOUSE RIDING SCHOOL LIMITED
Address
Foxcote House Riding School
Foxcote
Cheltenham
GL54 4LW
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
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